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 Employee Engagement in our Nation’s Land Management Agencies March 19, 2009 On March 19, 2009, Partnership Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Kevin Simpson testified before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands. In his testimony, Simpson provided recommendations on how the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and National Park Service can improve recruitment, retention and overall employee satisfaction. In particular, Simpson recommended that the agencies focus on improving leadership, an area where all three agencies receive low scores in the Best Places to Work rankings. Download (67k)