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Partnership research unveils latest federal workforce trends in two mission-support fields
08/21/2024Federal information technology and human resources employees are critical to ensuring our government has the talent and tools it needs to effectively serve the public.
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Two-thirds of the public sees a job in the federal government as a good way to serve their community
07/29/2024A national survey conducted by the Partnership for Public Service in the spring of 2024 found that 65% of U.S. adults agree that “working in…
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To telework or not to telework—that is the business case question
06/18/2024Centuries ago, Hamlet asked, “To be or not to be?” These days, the question on the mind of every organizational leader is, “To telework…
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Learn more about the Federal Advisor Certificate Program
05/29/2024The Federal Advisor Certificate Program is a seven-week course designed to provide higher education professionals with expertise in federal hiring and…
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A look back at the Partnership's inaugural conference for federal human capital professionals
05/28/2024When the federal human capital community told us that they lacked a convening for practitioners, we answered the call and delivered our inaugural…
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Young people want to make a difference but misconceptions and barriers to entry keep them out of government
05/22/2024A recent Partnership for Public Service survey suggests that federal careers are natural fits for members of Generation Z, who often…
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Reflections on the impact of our Federal Advisor Certificate Program
03/26/2024In different student services roles at various higher education institutions, I have supported students searching for federal internships in the Washington, D.C., area. Yet…
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How civic learning can inspire future generations of public servants
03/15/2024Students, teachers and community members across the country have been participating in hundreds of events to recognize Civic Learning Week. This…
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Using the probationary period for skills-based hiring
02/12/2024In December, the Office of Personnel Management took an important step to improve federal hiring. It issued new guidance directing agencies…
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4 tips to stay resilient during a government shutdown
01/17/2024During the 35-day government shutdown in 2018-2019, the Partnership hosted a Facebook Live with Virginia Hill, a…