The Cybersecurity Talent Initiative: Recruiting the next digital defenders The number of unfilled cybersecurity jobs in the public and private sectors continue to rise, but there remains a lack of qualified professionals to fill those positions. The Cybersecurity Talent Initiative aims to fill that gap. Read More
Beneath the Surface: Understanding Attrition at Your Agency and Why It Matters Publication Type: Research and Publications Publication Topic: Workforce Employee attrition in the federal government historically has been quite low, leading many people to believe that it should not be a matter for concern or cause for serious attention. Agency leaders need to understand not only who is leaving, but the reasons for their departure. With this information, they can develop strategies to retain...
Employee engagement is more than just a survey The benefits of employee engagement are clear: engaged employees are better employees. Federal leaders across government are making engagement a year-round priority, and you should too. Read More
Communicating your employee engagement efforts: Lessons learned from HHS As agency leaders think about how to improve employee engagement this year, the Department of Health and Human Services sets a good example. Learn more about the success of the agency’s “you spoke, we listened, this happened” campaign in increasing Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey participation and employee engagement. Read More
Enhancing the Government’s Decision-Making: Helping leaders make smart and timely decisions Publication Type: Research and Publications Publication Topic: Leadership and Collaboration Making smart and timely decisions will enable the next administration to more effectively implement key priorities and address emerging challenges. But it won’t be easy. Incoming leaders will be flooded with information and advice and will face a never-ending barrage of decisions. To succeed, new appointees need an organized approach that uses data and draws...
Using artificial intelligence to fight wildlife crime more effectively Our 2018 report “The Future Has Begun: Using Artificial Intelligence to Transform Government” featured the Protection Assistant for Wildlife Security, which helps rangers protect animals from poachers. Two years later, discover how this AI tool is continuing to support conservation efforts across the world. Read More
A different way of thinking about the size of government While the U.S. population has continued to increase, the size of the federal workforce has remained relatively stable over the past few decades. By examining the size of government from this perspective, it becomes clear that government efficiency is critical for agencies to effectively deliver services to the American people. Read More
Strategic cybersecurity communications: A balancing act Catherine Sabas, who works in information and security services at the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, explores why information sharing is crucial to any cybersecurity program. She also discusses the benefits of working in an everchanging environment and offers advice for people interested in cybersecurity careers in the federal government. Read More
A Prescription for Better Performance: Engaging Employees at VA Medical Centers How does employee engagement affect agency performance in the federal government? That’s what the Partnership for Public Service and Boston Consulting Group set out to understand in “A Prescription for Better Performance: Engaging Employees at VA Medical Centers.” We analyzed data over a three-year period from nearly 150 medical centers operated by the Department of...
More Than Meets AI Publication Type: Research and Publications Publication Topic: Innovation and Technology Publication Tags: Artificial Intelligence The federal government must be ready for a boom in the use of artificial intelligence. How agencies incorporate AI into their work and manage the potential impact on the workforce has implications beyond the professional lives of federal employees. It affects all Americans and millions more outside our borders. AI is expected to revolutionize how...
