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 Latest FedScope data offers a glimpse into federal workforce changes under DOGE and raises transparency concerns The Office of Personnel Management’s recent release of raw FedScope data files for March 2025, the first significant update in months, offers early signals about federal workforce trends under the Trump administration, but also raises serious transparency concerns. This release was hotly anticipated by the Partnership and other stakeholders, both for its potential to show... July 10, 2025 Blog New eLearning program explores how government leaders can support their teams through change Whether adjusting to return-to-office mandates or meeting agency requirements that fundamentally change the way people work, navigating change is an ever-present challenge for government leaders. The Partnership for Public Service’s new eLearning platform equips leaders at all levels of government with knowledge and strategies to help them meet this challenge. One of our first eLearning... July 8, 2025 Publication Partnership for Public Service’s public comments on OPM’s “Suitability and Fitness” proposed rule On July 3, 2025 the Partnership for Public Service submitted comments on OPM’s “Suitability and Fitness” proposed rule. July 3, 2025 Blog Mastering employee engagement through a new eLearning program The research is clear: Organizations with engaged employees consistently achieve better outcomes and results. Now, for the first time, the Partnership for Public Service has created a new asynchronous eLearning program that packages key strategies and insights on how government agencies can increase employee engagement. Participants in the course, titled From Strategy to Action: Unlocking... June 24, 2025 Publication Mad Money: The public believes the Trump administration’s cuts to the federal government will harm the U.S. economy and make the country less safe June 23, 2025 Publication Public Service Leadership Model Pocket Guide This pocket guide explores four key competencies and their connection to these core values. It provides practical insights on how leaders... June 23, 2025 Blog Celebrating public service excellence at the 2025 Service to America Medals® gala The Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals® program recognized outstanding career federal employees at a time when the federal workforce faces unprecedented challenges. The Partnership for Public Service recognized the 2025 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals® honorees at its 24th annual awards ceremony on Tuesday, June 17, at the Johns Hopkins... June 23, 2025 Blog Top tips for transitioning from government into the private sector Looking for some concrete advice as you transition out of federal service? We recently caught up with career coach and co-founder of Your Next Jump, Timothy Lo, who has worked extensively with the State Department’s Job Search Transition Program, to learn the best practices he shares with his clients. Here are Tim’s top eight tips... June 16, 2025 Blog New eLearning platform offers leadership and workforce training for public servants in federal, state and local government Our new eLearning offerings deliver leadership and workforce development training for leaders who work in federal, state and local government. Whether you are managing a team, navigating influence without authority, or trying to build programs that continue across political administrations, our courses are designed for you. June 9, 2025 Publication Partnership for Public Service’s public comments on OPM’s “Improving Performance, Accountability and Responsiveness in the Civil Service” (Schedule P/C) proposed rule On June 6, 2025 the Partnership for Public Service submitted comments on OPM’s “Improving Performance, Accountability and Responsiveness ... June 6, 2025