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Leadership Lab session offers 3 tips for effective crisis management in federal and state government
03/02/2026This is a recap of a webinar from our Public Service Leadership Lab series, created to convene powerful minds…
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Fewer nominees, easier confirmations: President Donald Trump’s personnel landscape at 400 days
02/25/2026At the 400-day mark of his second administration, two paradoxical realities define President Donald Trump’s personnel landscape: Confirmations are moving more efficiently, yet fewer nominations…
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A government built to change: Join us as we commemorate America at 250
02/24/2026In July, we will recognize the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Amid growing polarization, distrust in our public institutions and…
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Financial retirement options for federal employees: What you need to know
02/23/2026We spoke recently with Sarah Adam, a financial advisor with Edward Jones who has been helping former and transitioning federal employees…
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Proposed changes to Senior Executive Service training programs are a good start but broader reforms are needed
02/19/2026Last week, the Partnership for Public Service submitted comments in response to a new proposed regulation from…
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What Schedule Policy/Career means for the federal workforce
02/10/2026Tens of thousands of federal employees may soon lose their job protections under a newly finalized rule that could represent the most significant shift in…
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New year, new era of government reform
02/09/2026The 250th anniversary of the United States is a prime opportunity to reimagine our federal government to make sure it is not a relic of…
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Americans are hearing claims about government spending, but many struggle to identify if they are true
02/02/2026A nationally representative survey conducted by the Partnership for Public Service in April 2025 shows that many Americans lack a strong understanding about how federal…
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Proposed rule on probationary period employee appeals would further erode due process for civil servants
01/28/2026Earlier this week, the Partnership submitted comments in response to a new Office of Personnel Management regulation that threatens to politicize…
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Celebrating 143 years of the merit-based civil service: The Pendleton Act
01/16/2026Watching Netflix’s “Death by Lightning,” a historical drama focused on the election and assassination of President James Garfield, was not only entertaining, but it left…