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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. …
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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,…
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Navigating the government shutdown: Essential information you need to know
10/03/2025While the federal government has shut down many times in the past and furloughed federal employees, this time is unique. Previously, agencies have tried…
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Managing human capital risk in an unpredictable federal landscape
09/30/2025The current landscape for the federal workforce is flooded with confusion and uncertainty, especially for those who evaluate and manage risk. The Partnership…
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Nonvoters are less trusting of the federal government than voters
09/15/2025An analysis of a recent nationally representative survey conducted by the Partnership for Public Service in April showed that those who did not vote…