RELATED July 03, 2025 Partnership for Public Service’s public comments on OPM’s “Suitability and Fitness” proposed rule June 23, 2025 Mad Money: The public believes the Trump administration’s cuts to the federal government will harm the U.S. economy and make the country less safe June 23, 2025 Public Service Leadership Model Pocket Guide Back to Reports 2011 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government® Analysis: The Federal Leadership Challenge April 25, 2012 Leadership is the most important factor when it comes to driving employee satisfaction and commitment in the federal government. But how do federal employees view their leadership and where are the most significant opportunities for improvement? According to the Partnership’s latest Best Places to Work in the Federal Government® analysis, leadership in the federal government gets a mixed review. On the one hand, leadership is one of the lowest workplace categories of 10 examined, with a score of only 54.9 out of 100. On the other hand, scores have been improving steadily since the rankings first launched in 2003 and there is compelling evidence that a concerted effort can make a real difference to employees. Read the full anaylsis to see leadership scores by agency, to find out who the biggest movers are, and to gain insights into how to improve. Download (100k)