RELATED April 24, 2025 New Partnership for Public Service polling shows majority of the American public concerned about cuts to the federal workforce and government services April 23, 2025 Ready, Set…Wait: Nominee Experiences through the Senate Confirmation Process March 27, 2025 Max Stier’s statement for the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs hearing on "VA Accountability and Transparency" Back to Reports The Biggest Bang Theory: How to Get the Most out of the Competitive Search for STEMM Talent May 16, 2013 Individuals with science, technology, engineering, mathematical and medical (STEMM) skills play a key role in helping our government fulfill its critical missions and foster America’s global competitiveness. However, as the demand for STEMM talent increases and the supply shrinks, the ability for government to fill these critical positions is at risk. In this hyper-competitive environment, how can agencies increase their odds of landing the best STEMM talent? That is what the Partnership for Public Service and Booz Allen Hamilton set out to understand in the report, “The Biggest Bang Theory: How to Get the Most out of the Competitive Search for STEMM Talent.” The report includes 10 best practices for how federal agencies can sharpen their recruiting and hiring game and land top STEMM talent. Download (539k)