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It’s time for the Senate to confirm a permanent OPM director. Here’s why.
05/24/2021The Office of Personnel Management is critical to building a top-flight federal workforce that serves the American people and responds to the challenges of today…
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Three lessons to make government work better now and in the future
05/18/2021There are many ways to improve government, some complex and difficult, and some very basic. As we navigate today’s heightened social and political tensions and…
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Five best practices to improve your strategic planning process
05/17/2021One year after a presidential inauguration, federal agencies release new strategic plans. These plans lay out agency goals and priorities, identify how they will…
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White House launches artificial intelligence information portal
05/10/2021Last week, the White House launched AI.gov, an information hub for the federal government’s artificial intelligence activities. The website collects…
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Why do federal employees choose public service?
05/05/2021To celebrate Public Service Recognition Week, we sent out a survey that asked federal employees about their experiences in public service. The responses came from employees working across…
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Meet the 2021 Service to America Medal finalists
05/03/2021This week, the Partnership announced the 29 finalists for the 2021 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals, which highlight…
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Assessing the Biden administration’s first 100 days
04/30/2021The Biden administration encountered historic challenges during its first 100 days in office: a global pandemic, economic turmoil and the need to coordinate a…
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Why the transition isn’t over: What’s next for the Biden administration
04/29/2021On April 22, the Partnership for Public Service’s Center for Presidential Transition and the University of Virginia’s Miller Center co-hosted…
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Congress enacted the first coronavirus relief bill one year ago. How has the money been spent?
04/21/2021March 27, 2021 marked the one-year anniversary of Congress passing the CARES Act, the nation’s first coronavirus relief bill. To…
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How Federal Executive Boards played a key role in supporting the federal workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic
04/08/2021Approximately 85% of all federal employees work outside of the Washington, D.C., area. Federal Executive Boards—established in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy to…