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Civic engagement shaped 250 years of America. What can you do to shape the federal government of the future?
04/21/2026Civic action has been a crucial part of shaping America since day one. It has helped build a government that is more accountable and responsive to the public, and every person can play a part in creating a better government in the future.
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From AM to PM: Envisioning a new day for federal performance management
04/20/2026Federal performance management is trying to do too many things and none of them well. The time is now to clarify its purpose and push for holistic reform.
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Weakening the watchdogs: The Trump Administration’s unprecedented efforts to undermine inspector general capacity
04/14/2026Our analysis of agency budget justifications reveals how the Trump administration’s 2027 budget proposal aims to cut funding for inspector general offices across government.
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2025 Federal Data Excellence Awards highlight exemplary federal data products and the teams who make them
04/09/2026The Partnership for Public Service and USAFacts held their second annual Federal Data Excellence Awards ceremony on March 31, recognizing four exceptional data products and the teams who built them.
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Deep thoughts from a coach: Developing your resilient mindset during a federal career transition
04/07/2026Leadership coach Virginia Hill details tips federal employees can use to move through this period with intention, resilience and self-trust.
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Beyond one-off fixes: The root causes holding government back
04/06/2026Discover how a government focused on delivering for the American people should work and what’s getting in the way.
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Women and young adults are more concerned about the direction of the federal government than their counterparts
04/02/2026A common belief is that all Republicans support the Trump administration's changes to the federal government while Democrats are opposed. However, a recent analysis by the Partnership found that the truth is more complex.
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Leading without formal authority: How public servants create impact without a title
04/01/2026Leadership strategist Jennifer Jones Bryant explores the power of leading without formal authority and shares practical ways to create impact from your current role.
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Show me the data: Performance management needs evidence-based, holistic reform
03/31/2026Research shows OPM's proposal to use forced distribution will likely be counterproductive to a high-performing federal workforce. Performance ratings are only one part of a larger system. Real improvement requires three connected ingredients – clear purpose, capable people and efficient processes.
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From the trenches: Lessons on skills-based federal hiring and the need for broader reform
03/26/2026Partnership Vice President of Public Policy and Stakeholder Engagement Jenny Mattingley reflects on the persistent hurdles facing federal hiring reform.