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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…
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Your government experience has value: 5 tips for charting a confident career transition
01/13/2026Long job searches can feel discouraging, and, in today’s challenging federal environment, many public servants are sharing stories of applying to numerous jobs without receiving…
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2025 in review: The Partnership steps up to safeguard the civil service
01/02/2026The nonpartisan, merit-based civil service is the backbone of our democracy, yet it faced a year of unprecedented threats in 2025. As mass layoffs, the…
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A deeper look at the stories featured in The Cost to Your Community product, a new tool from the Partnership for Public Service
12/15/2025The federal government supports Americans’ day-to-day lives in countless ways, offering funding, expertise and programs that enable a range of core functions Americans rely on,…
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Most Americans think the management of the federal government is moving in the wrong direction
12/01/2025A new survey conducted by the Partnership for Public Service shows that most of the public is pessimistic about the management of the federal government…
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Exploring new horizons: Advice for public servants navigating career transitions
11/24/2025The unprecedented efforts to dismantle the federal workforce and federal programs are creating uncertainty for federal employees, forcing many into career…
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Answering your questions about our new Public Service Viewpoint Survey
11/19/2025Earlier this month, the Partnership for Public Service released the 2025 Public Service Viewpoint Survey, designed to fill the gap left…
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The power of the pivot: Mastering the art of context switching to manage uncertainty
11/12/2025Federal leaders are navigating complex and often unpredictable change due to recent government disruptions—such as the government shutdown and the…
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Public servants twice over: Veterans in the federal workforce
11/10/2025As the government shutdown drags on, one population stands to be uniquely impacted by the Trump administration’s efforts to reshape the federal workforce: military veterans.
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The government shutdown is now the longest ever—and the public is paying the price
11/05/2025On Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, the United States reached a grim milestone: day 36 of the government shutdown, officially making it the longest shutdown in…