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The replacement gap: Inside the chaos of the Deferred Resignation Program

A new analysis examines how the Trump administration's Deferred Resignation Program weakened federal agencies' capacity and eroded institutional knowledge across government.

We asked 1,400 Americans what they want from the federal government—here’s what we learned

The Partnership solicited input from Americans across the country, asking them to share with us what a better government would look like and how it would behave. Beyond identifying these expectations, however, their responses offered insight into how the public thinks about the federal government's role, purpose and future.

Undermining independence and eroding transparency: Examining Schedule Policy/Career reclassifications

A Partnership analysis of recent federal job postings suggests that Schedule Policy/Career reclassifications reach far beyond policy-influencing roles.

How trust in the U.S. government compares with democracies from around the world 

According to new Partnership and OECD poll results, the U.S. would rank 31st out of 39 countries when it comes to trust in the federal government.

Quiet chaos: Record turnover in the second Trump administration

Senate-confirmed officials are departing the second Trump administration at record rates—and with the president making historically few nominations to replace them, more of the government is left in the hands of acting officials who never face Senate confirmation.

The consequences of haphazard federal cuts across the country

The Trump administration’s unprecedented efforts to dismantle federal institutions, funding and infrastructure are failing to save taxpayers money, instead forcing local communities to pay the price.

New survey finds Americans recognize the government’s role in our nation’s evolution but seek improvements

As America celebrates 250 years, new survey findings show that many people recognize our government’s role in the country’s evolution while acknowledging room for improvement

Lessons learned from a career in federal employee performance management

Elizabeth Kolmstetter, Ph.D., weighs in on why performance management is part of a broader talent ecosystem.

The history of these federal agencies shows our government's ability to move with the times

Footnotes all the way down: A fresh-eyed view of the federal hiring system and the right ingredients for true reform