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Jenny Mattingley’s statement for the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing “Ensuring a Trustworthy Government”
On September 17, 2024 the Partnership’s Vice President of Government Affairs Jenny Mattingley testified before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing entitled “Ensuring a Trustworthy Government: Examining the National Security Risks of Replacing Nonpartisan Civil Servants with Political Appointees.”
September 17, 2024
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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.
Madeleine McCullough, Cameron Kober August 29, 2024
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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.
Elizabeth Byers August 22, 2024
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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
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Jenny Mattingley’s statement for the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration hearing “Senate Procedures to Confirm Nominees”
On July 30, 2024 the Partnership’s Vice President of Government Affairs Jenny Mattingley testified before the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration hearing entitled “Senate Procedures to Confirm Nominees”  
August 2, 2024
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Persistently Vacant: Critical federal leadership positions go unfilled for years
July 10, 2024
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Making the Federal Government an Employer of Choice for Early Career Professionals 

To support the federal government in building an inclusive, agile and engaged workforce, in this brief we share core recommendations that can be applied to federal hiring processes.

Brett Anderson, Katy Hogan and Bronwyn Taylor June 27, 2024
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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
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Brandon Wales & Cyber Defense Chronicle 

Brandon Wales was recognized in 2022 for his work in protecting government and commercial computer networks from highly sophisticated and damaging cyberattacks, safeguarding the COVID-19 vaccine supply chain and reducing the risks of devastating ransomware attacks. His story was selected by Green Archer Comics to be part of “Newbie-ginnings: A Cyber Security Comics Anthology,” which showcases the diverse job opportunities in the field, lessons in cyber literacy, and day-in-the-life of federal cybersecurity leaders.

May 31, 2024
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Layered Leadership: Examining How Political Appointments Stack Up at Federal Agencies

New data from the Center for Presidential Transition® shows that when there are multiple levels of political appointments requiring Senate confirmation that report to one another, it takes longer to confirm appointees each layer you go down.

February 22, 2024