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 10 ways to celebrate Public Service Recognition Week 2026 Public servants keep our country running, often behind the scenes. From delivering essential services to advancing research and protecting communities, the work of government employees touches nearly every part of our daily lives. Public Service Recognition Week, happening May 3-9, is an opportunity to pause and recognize the role public servants play in improving our... April 23, 2026 Publication Dismantling Independence: Legal, Compositional and Normative Erosion across Federal Boards and Commissions April 22, 2026 Blog Civic engagement shaped 250 years of America. What can you do to shape the federal government of the future? From revolutionary America to today, our country and our federal government have been shaped by the beliefs and actions of individuals and collective groups. Civic action has driven our federal government to become more responsive and accountable to the public—from advocates in the late 1700s who demanded postal services as tool for ensuring an informed... April 21, 2026 Blog From AM to PM: Envisioning a new day for federal performance management I am an optimist who assumes most people wake up in the morning wanting to do a good job at work—and usually succeed in doing so. But I also know we can’t take that for granted, especially in an organization as important as the federal government. Leaders across government must be able to measure how... April 20, 2026 Blog Weakening the watchdogs: The Trump Administration’s unprecedented efforts to undermine inspector general capacity The Trump administration is not only removing inspectors general in unprecedented fashion, but also systematically reducing the capacity of the offices they lead. President Donald Trump’s fiscal year 2027 budget proposes steep cuts to Office of Inspectors General funding and forecasts further staffing reductions. If implemented, these plans would heighten an existing pattern of the... April 14, 2026 Blog 2025 Federal Data Excellence Awards highlight exemplary federal data products and the teams who make them The Partnership for Public Service and USAFacts held their second annual Federal Data Excellent Awards ceremony on March 31 recognizing four exceptional data products and the teams who built them. The Federal Data Excellence Program was created in recognition of the impact that federal data has on policymaking, effective governance and the public. A key... April 9, 2026 Blog Deep thoughts from a coach: Developing your resilient mindset during a federal career transition If you’re a federal employee right now, you’re probably carrying a mix of emotions: frustration, fatigue or maybe even grief. This is especially true if you are looking to make a job transition. Periods of upheaval are hard, but they are also the moments that shape us the most. Let’s examine how to move through... April 7, 2026 Blog Beyond one-off fixes: The root causes holding government back Through our Government for a New Era initiative, we are stepping back to ask: How should our government’s personnel and management systems function to make federal agencies more effective, responsive and accountable? Rather than one-off fixes, we are examining the root causes of personnel and management challenges—guided by the question, “If we designed these systems... April 6, 2026 Blog Women and young adults are more concerned about the direction of the federal government than their counterparts Through several surveys conducted during the past year, the Partnership for Public Service has consistently found that the majority of Americans are opposed to the changes being made to the federal government by the Trump administration. As might be expected, the political identity of Americans plays a role in how people view the direction. Republicans... April 2, 2026 Blog Leading without formal authority: How public servants create impact without a title You don’t need a title to be a leader in public service. Across federal, state and local governments, employees influence outcomes every day without managing people, approving budgets or making final decisions. They lead by how they show up, how they collaborate and how they help work move forward. In today’s public-sector environment, leading without... April 1, 2026
