RELATED February 22, 2024 Layered Leadership: Examining How Political Appointments Stack Up at Federal Agencies January 17, 2024 Max Stier's statement for the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability hearing "Toward an AI-Ready Workforce" January 12, 2024 Max Stier's public comments on OPM's "Recruitment and Relocation Incentive Waivers" proposed rule Back to Reports The Partnership Addresses Ways to Improve Employee Morale at DHS March 5, 2009 On March 5, 2009, Partnership President and CEO, Max Stier, testified before the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Management, Investigations and Oversight on recruiting and retaining quality candidates and increasing morale at the Department of Homeland Security. Stier had several recommendations for the Subcommittee, including improving the hiring process with a “Federal Applicant’sBill of Rights” and funding leadership development programs for DHS employees. Stier also suggested that OPM conduct the Federal Human Capital Survey on an annual basis and release the data as soon as possible so federal departments and agencies can make real-time corrections. Download (44k)