Read, Watch and Listen Our Government Explained (in 3 Minutes or Less): National Security: A top Government Responsibility National security is a top priority for our government. Many federal agencies and intelligence units work round the clock to keep us, our data and our infrastructure safe from our adversaries. In fact, agencies that protect the U.S. and its security as one of their primary missions account for more than 71% of the civilian workforce. Watch our latest video to learn about the many organizations working to keep our nation secure as the threats to our country continually evolve and change. Watch Blog Civil service advocates break down the new federal employment category, Schedule Policy/Career The Partnership for Public Service recently hosted a virtual Town Hall to help federal employees better understand the Office of Personnel Management’s final rule establishing the Schedule Policy/Career employment classification. The panelists included: The conversation focused on what the new rule does, how it differs from previous policies such as Schedule F, and what federal... March 5, 2026 Blog Leadership Lab session offers 3 tips for effective crisis management in federal and state government This is a recap of a webinar from our Public Service Leadership Lab series, created to convene powerful minds and exemplary public servants around timely and practical leadership lessons. Recently, the Partnership for Public Service hosted a Public Service Leadership Lab titled “Crisis Management Across Federal and State Government” featuring Patricia Cogswell, former deputy administrator... March 2, 2026 Blog Fewer nominees, easier confirmations: President Donald Trump’s personnel landscape at 400 days At the 400-day mark of his second administration, two paradoxical realities define President Donald Trump’s personnel landscape: Confirmations are moving more efficiently, yet fewer nominations have left key leadership roles vacant. Three trends define Trump’s approach to senior presidential personnel and the Senate confirmation process at the 400-day mark: Slowed pace of nominations After a... February 25, 2026 Blog A government built to change: Join us as we commemorate America at 250 In July, we will recognize the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Amid growing polarization, distrust in our public institutions and the Trump administration’s efforts to dramatically reshape the federal landscape, this moment marks an opportunity to recognize how our government has evolved and to invite public participation in reimagining its... February 24, 2026 Blog Financial retirement options for federal employees: What you need to know We spoke recently with Sarah Adam, a financial advisor with Edward Jones who has been helping former and transitioning federal employees understand their options for their Thrift Savings Plan. The TSP is a tax-advantaged retirement savings plan for federal employees and members of the uniformed services that is similar to a 401(k) and is administered... February 23, 2026 Blog Proposed changes to Senior Executive Service training programs are a good start but broader reforms are needed Last week, the Partnership for Public Service submitted comments in response to a new proposed regulation from the Office of Personnel Management that aims to standardize elements of Senior Executive Service candidate development programs. To keep the conversation going on both this rule and the broader reforms needed to ensure our government has a strong... February 19, 2026 Publication Partnership for Public Service’s public comments on OPM’s “Ensuring Consistent and Rigorous Standards for Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Programs” proposed rule On February 13, 2026 the Partnership for Public Service submitted comments on OPM’s “Ensuring Consistent and Rigorous Standards for Senio... February 13, 2026 Blog What Schedule Policy/Career means for the federal workforce Tens of thousands of federal employees may soon lose their job protections under a newly finalized rule that could represent the most significant shift in the federal civil service in decades. On Feb. 6, the Office of Personnel Management issued its final rule on Schedule Policy/Career, a new employment classification that allows the administration to... February 10, 2026 Blog New year, new era of government reform The 250th anniversary of the United States is a prime opportunity to reimagine our federal government to make sure it is not a relic of the past, but rather a promise for the future, built on systems that actually work. Today, the systems that underpin how government operates are under immense strain. Years of disinvestment,... February 9, 2026 Blog Americans are hearing claims about government spending, but many struggle to identify if they are true A nationally representative survey conducted by the Partnership for Public Service in April 2025 shows that many Americans lack a strong understanding about how federal government programs and spending work, making it difficult for them to evaluate the accuracy of common claims about federal spending. The survey asked Americans to identify whether four statements discussed... February 2, 2026
