RELATED October 12, 2023 James-Christian Blockwood’s statement for the House Committee on Administration Subcommittee on Modernization, “Legislative Branch Advancement: GAO Modernization” August 16, 2023 Presidential Transitions are a Perilous Moment for National Security May 31, 2023 The State of Public Trust in Government 2023 Back to Reports Investing in an Effective Federal Workforce September 19, 2012 On Wednesday, Sept. 19, Partnership President and CEO, Max Stier, testified at Senator Akaka’s final federal workforce hearing before his retirement entitled “Investing in an Effective Federal Workforce”. In addition to thanking Senator Akaka for his commitment to federal employees and leadership in the Senate, Stier shared progress to date on key reform efforts including hiring reform, the new Pathways Programs, SES reform and telework. In his statement, Stier also called for civil service reform, saying we currently have a “once in a generation opportunity to rethink the way government operates.” Download (256k)