RELATED February 11, 2025 Federal Agencies in Focus: Department of State February 11, 2025 Federal Agencies in Focus: Department of Defense January 27, 2025 Federal Agencies in Focus: Department of Justice Back to Reports Greatest Challenge to Improving the Federal Hiring Process: Management Accountability June 7, 2004 At a Congressional field hearing to examine the need for improving the federal hiring process, the Partnership for Public Service’s expert on private sector human capital practices, Marsha Marsh, said the best way to help the federal government compete for and retain highly skilled and talented employees is to start at the top, ensuring that agency leaders are actively involved in the effort. Download (57k)