Read, Watch and Listen Public Service 101: Five Things You Should Know About Civil Servants People often equate the federal government with Congress and elected leaders, but our government encompasses so much more than that. There are more than 2 million civil servants responsible for issues vital to the health of our nation, from ensuring national security to administering health insurance programs and so much more. Yet many people don’t know who civil servants are or what they do—we’re here to tell you! Watch our video to learn more about the federal civil service and the hard work civil servants do every day. Watch Publication Exploring Performance In our latest CX analysis, we look at the internal factors within the employee experience that contribute to a positive customer experience. October 22, 2024 Publication Framework of Implementation Excellence Building on our ongoing research on the implementation of major federal investment initiatives, the Partnership for Public Service has developed a Framework of Implementation Excellence, the first iteration of a consolidated knowledge base for federal agency implementation of these types of initiatives. October 17, 2024 Publication Focus on the Front Line or Fall Behind: A Fresh Look at Federal Employee Engagement A new report from the Partnership for Public Service, in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group, explores the key factors driving engagement among front-line federal workers. Our research highlights actionable strategies federal agencies can adopt to engage and support employees at the forefront of their mission. August 29, 2024 Publication Carrying the Baton: Recommendations for Presidential Transition Teams on Planning for Ongoing Major Investments The next presidential administration will have the task of managing the implementation of several ongoing major investment initiatives—taking over these programs mid-execution while at the same time setting its own priorities for implementation. This resource outlines how presidential transition teams can apply best practices to ensure the next administration is equipped to take over the management of these significant federal investment programs. August 22, 2024 Publication The Partnership for Public Service’s Vision for a Better Government Based on more than 20 years of expertise in government reform, the Partnership for Public Service has homed in on the five most important priorities to improve how our government serves the people. August 14, 2024 Publication Persistently Vacant: Critical federal leadership positions go unfilled for years July 10, 2024 Publication Making the Federal Government an Employer of Choice for Early Career Professionals June 27, 2024 Publication The State of Public Trust in Government 2024 A new national survey conducted by the Partnership for Public Service confirms that America’s crisis of public trust in government is growing. But despite declining views of the federal government, the public overwhelmingly supports a merit-based, nonpartisan civil service. June 10, 2024 Publication Brandon Wales & Cyber Defense Chronicle Story by Keza Muvunyi and Li Chen Chen Art by Luke Duo Art Brandon Wales was recognized in 2022 for his work in protecting government and... May 31, 2024 Publication Layered Leadership: Examining How Political Appointments Stack Up at Federal Agencies February 22, 2024