Q&A with a federal all-star on diversity, equity and inclusion Miguel Aviles-Perez, chief of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion of the U.S. Coast Guard, shares lessons on how the federal government can successfully strengthen and transform its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Read More
How a new focus on customer experience helped the Bureau of the Fiscal Service adapt to the pandemic Beginning in 2018, Bureau of the Fiscal Service leaders started investing in new technologies and streamlining internal decision-making processes to better meet the needs of other agencies and the public. This customer-focused modernization effort laid the groundwork for the bureau to provide crucial support services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
The most effective strategies for surge hiring In “Rapid Reinforcements: Strategies for Federal Surge Hiring,” the Partnership examined federal surge hiring in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and outlined three strategies that agencies can implement to improve the process. Now, a new template can help hiring teams develop a strategic recruitment plan for surge hiring at their agencies. Read More
What’s next for the Public Service Leadership Model? The Public Service Leadership Model continues to serve as the standard for effective federal leadership. Two years after its release, we look at where the model has been and what’s ahead. Read More
Celebrating top performers in the 2020 Best Places to Work rankings On Tuesday, June 29, the Partnership for Public Service and Boston Consulting Group released the 2020 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government® rankings during a live virtual event. Federal leaders from the top-ranked agencies joined the event to reflect on their agencies’ successes. Read More
A new innovation agenda for government The Partnership’s Federal Innovation Council has developed an agenda to help federal leaders rethink and transform the way government operates. Collectively, these seven recommendations can lead to a more innovative, responsive and effective government. Read More
The Partnership for Public Service launches the Alliance for Congress, a new initiative to support Congress and strengthen our democracy The Partnership launches the Alliance for Congress, an ambitious new initiative dedicated to helping Congress become a more effective institution by investing in its own capacity to tackle big issues facing the nation and to better serve the public good. Read More
Building better diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives At a Federal Communicators Network event, members of the Technology Transformation Services Diversity Guild discussed how federal communicators professionals can build better diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The panelists shared three key recommendations: identify a baseline, integrate DEI principles into a strategic plan and clearly define success. Read More
How three public servants strengthened our country’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion In our #IServeBecause survey we sent to civil servants, we received responses that explain why someone interested in helping others would find a career in the federal government rewarding. We share responses from three federal employees who are helping others by building a more diverse, equitable and inclusive nation. Read More
12 exceptional public servants awarded Service to America Medals at the Kennedy Center On Oct. 28, the Partnership for Public Service hosted the 20th annual Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals® at the Kennedy Center, honoring some of our nation’s most exceptional federal employees. Attendees included agency secretaries, deputy secretaries and undersecretaries, members of Congress, national and local business leaders, Sammies finalists, and others from the private, public and nonprofit sectors. Read More
