RELATED February 22, 2024 Layered Leadership: Examining How Political Appointments Stack Up at Federal Agencies January 17, 2024 Max Stier's statement for the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability hearing "Toward an AI-Ready Workforce" January 12, 2024 Max Stier's public comments on OPM's "Recruitment and Relocation Incentive Waivers" proposed rule Back to Reports Efforts to Strengthen the Federal HR Workforce May 9, 2012 As part of Public Service Recognition Week, the Senate Oversight of Government Management Subcommittee held a hearing on May 9, 2012, to examine how the federal government can build and maintain an effective HR workforce. John Palguta, Vice President for Policy, testified on behalf of the Partnership. In his testimony, Palguta discussed the critical need for developing a highly-competent HR workforce and outlined the current challenges the HR workforce is facing as it operates in a budget-constrained environment. He highlighted positive efforts that are under way, including the creation of HR University, and stresses the need for OPM, federal leaders across government and Congress to pay additional attention to these issues. Download (178k)