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Understanding the status of federal employees as the government shutdown continues
10/30/2025The government shutdown is affecting the federal workforce in varied and continually evolving ways. While some federal employees continue to be paid from funding not…
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Reductions in force during the government shutdown
10/29/2025On Oct. 10, 2025, just 10 days into the government shutdown, Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought announced on X that reductions in…
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The impact of the government shutdown on travel, business and benefits
10/27/2025A recent survey by the Partnership for Public Service shows that Americans are starting to see the impact of the government…
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What federal employees should know about retroactive pay after a government shutdown
10/23/2025As we enter week four of the government shutdown, the Partnership for Public Service has been getting questions about retroactive pay for federal employees. Here…
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Half of Americans say the federal government shutdown is impacting their community
10/22/2025A new, nationally representative survey conducted by the Partnership for Public Service finds the ongoing federal government shutdown is having a widespread impact on the…
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How federal employees build resilience amid uncertainty and career transitions
10/21/2025Severe cuts to the federal workforce and to federal services, as well the ongoing government shutdown, are…
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President Trump’s firing of inspectors general threatens government accountability and efficiency
10/21/2025Inspectors general are one of the central watchdogs of the federal government, identifying and stopping waste, fraud and abuse and saving taxpayers tens of billions…
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Who gets paid during a government shutdown?
10/15/2025As we end week two of the government shutdown, questions are swirling about which federal workers will miss a paycheck in the coming weeks. …
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3 strategies for translating your federal experience into private sector resumes
10/14/2025If you have spent years writing resumes for a federal job, the thought of crafting a private-sector version may feel daunting—especially if you are considering…
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What federal communicators need to know about career transitions
10/08/2025The Partnership for Public Service recently hosted a panel discussion and networking event with SKDK, a leading strategic communications firm, to…