From ensuring that the food we eat is safe to being the first to respond to natural disasters, public servants are the backbone of a functioning democracy. They fuel America every day, in every community across the country.

Our Federal Reduction-in-Force Guide is designed to support civil servants through the immediate and long-term navigation of a RIF notice. This guide provides essential information alongside helpful legal and career resources to walk you through what you need to know. Download it today.

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.

Through several surveys conducted during the past year, we have consistently found that the majority of Americans are opposed to the changes being made to the government by the Trump administration. As might be expected, Americans' political identity play a role in how people view the direction.

During the past year, the Office of Personnel Management has issued a flurry of guidance and proposals aimed at improving employee performance. The Partnership agrees with the challenge at hand: Performance management reform is long overdue.

Federal data is a cornerstone of modern and effective government. The 2025 Federal Data Excellence Award winners provide insights to help us learn about the financial institutions that hold our deposits, track wildlife and vegetation changes, and estimate how we access and pay for medical care.

After a year of federal staffing cuts, funding changes, a 43-day shutdown and more, federal data products are feeling the impact. Of the 55 data products from our 2024 Federal Data Excellence Program with @usafacts.org, only about half of the products remained fully functional and updated in 2025.

Our new analysis highlights a major shift in federal leadership under the Trump administration. 📈 Non-Senate-confirmed political appointments are at a historic high 📉 Career Senior Executive Service leadership has dropped nearly 30%

The 2025 Public Service Viewpoint Survey from @ourpublicservice.bsky.social's reveals the Trump administration is failing at managing the federal government. The federal workforce is demoralized, pressured by political leaders, and hindered in serving the public. publicserviceviewpointsurvey.org

Terrifying numbers in latest annual survey of federal workers from @ourpublicservice.bsky.social. For example, DoD workers' trust in Hegseth is in the toilet. Only 11.5% of Army employees say their dept's political leaders "maintain high levels of integrity." Similar numbers for Navy, Air Force

Only 10% of federal workers who responded to a survey said they had trust in their agencies’ political leaders, according to the Partnership for Public Service.

The data is clear: The Trump administration has received a failing grade on its management of our government from those who serve our country—the federal workforce. Our Public Service Viewpoint Survey data show federal workers are deeply dissatisfied, demoralized and impeded from serving the nation.

Every day, Americans rely on decisions made by federal civil servants. This is why upholding professional integrity is essential for civil servants. When professional integrity is protected, the government works. Watch our video with @integritycoalition.bsky.social to learn more.

Today, members of the Coalition for Professional Integrity submitted a comment to OPM opposing the proposed “Reduction in Force Appeals” rule. Coalition members oppose the rule because it would politicize the RIF appeal process, which would jeopardize professional integrity across the federal sector

What does OPM’s new Schedule Policy/Career rule mean for federal employees? We hosted a FedSupport Town Hall to help federal employees understand the new designation.

Through conversations with House and Senate staff in 2025, we identified ongoing bipartisan recognition of the need for congressional action to better support AI implementation in federal agencies. ourpublicservice.org/wp-content/u...

Our newest product, The Unraveling of Public Science, documents the administration's most crucial public science cuts in 2025. From uprooting nearly a hundred thousand jobs to slashing one-quarter of spending obligations that support scientific research, these cuts harm millions of people.

How can federal and state government leaders effectively manage crises? By preparing, engaging all stakeholders and knowing their "North Star." Our blog shares three key tips from government leaders on effective crisis management here. ourpublicservice.org/blog/leaders...

July marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Throughout the year, the Partnership will be highlighting ways in which our government has served, and continues to serve, the public good, demonstrating how we might collectively create a government for a new era.

The Partnership submitted comments in response to a new proposed regulation from OPM that aims to standardize elements of Senior Executive Service candidate development programs. Candidate development programs, or CDPs, are an underused pathway into SES roles and have long needed attention.

The Partnership's AI Center for Government® is expanding its work in 2026! This year, the Center is bringing forth new programs, projects, research and a new thematic focus: The role of AI in creating a more responsive government.

Presidents’ Day honors those who have held the nation’s highest office. But trust in government is built inside agencies day to day. Max Stier of @ourpublicservice.bsky.social explores how AI can strengthen cultures of recognition and performance. Read more: rebootdemocracy.ai/blog/minding...

Framed as a targeted tool to address performance issues, Schedule Policy/Career represents a thinly veiled attempt to centralize executive power over the civil service and move toward a modern spoils system. Read more on what it means for federal workers.

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 work.

@ourpublicservice.bsky.social's statement: ourpublicservice.org/press-releas...

A nationally representative survey we conducted 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.

For decades, we have found that trust in senior leadership is among the biggest drivers of overall employee engagement and organizational performance. When this trust is broken, there is often a direct impact on the quality of services that federal agencies provide to the public.

The administration's strategy to dismantle the federal workforce put it on a course for direct conflict with our work to bolster the federal workforce. For nearly 25 years, we have worked to build a better government and a stronger democracy, no matter the political environment.

Last year, President Trump issued an executive order directing OPM and other agencies to remove long-standing due process protections from career federal employees in "policy-influencing" positions.

We salute these VA workers for honoring #AlexPretti. As they say, "We are healthcare workers for veterans. We know what heroes look like." youtube.com/shorts/bgCcE...

President Trump returned to office one year ago. In that time, his administration has shattered the fundamental premise that our government exists to serve the public interest, harming the government’s ability to meet public needs and deal with the country’s biggest challenges.

Federal workers, your government experience has value. Long job searches can feel discouraging, and, in today’s challenging federal environment, many public servants are sharing stories of applying to numerous jobs without receiving a single interview.

Today is the final day to take the Public Service Viewpoint Survey! We created this survey to ensure federal employees' voices are still heard despite the cancellation of the 2025 FEVS. Thousands of current federal employees across agencies have already submitted responses.

Federal contact centers are a vital touchpoint between the public and federal government. Our new report, CX in 2030 and Contact Center Project, identifies challenges and opportunities shaping modernization efforts for federal #CX and contact centers. ourpublicservice.org/publications...

In its mission to slash federal spending and improve government efficiency, DOGE has disbanded eight months ahead of schedule with its impact proving the opposite.

A new online poll the Partnership conducted in September found that 46% of respondents say they or someone they know have been personally affected by government cuts, a 17 percentage point increase in public awareness from a similar poll we conducted in March 2025.

According to the @ourpublicservice.bsky.social, Americans are noticing changes in the federal workforce: bit.ly/4rpBjy2

🚨Attn federal workers, strengthen your workplace by taking @ourpublicservice.bsky.social's Public Service Viewpoint Survey! Your feedback will help improve your agency, deliver everyday Americans better services, and protect the federal government's integrity: ourpublicservice.org/public-servi...

Today, we launched Government for a New Era, a comprehensive reform initiative to make government more effective, responsive and accountable to the American people.

Are you a current federal employee? In the absence of the 2025 FEVS, we created the Public Viewpoint Survey to assess today's federal employee view on their jobs and workplaces. Have your voice heard. Complete the survey today. ➡️ ourpublicservice.org/PSVS

The Cost to Your Community is a new interactive map we designed to show the federal government's footprint and impact across the nation. Explore the map to learn about the data and stories of harms or risks in your community as a result of federal cuts: bit.ly/TheCostToYou...

Today, the United States reached a grim milestone: day 36 of the government shutdown. Who pays the price of a shutdown? The public does. Our latest blog explores some of the most notable harms of the shutdown and its cost to the American economy.

Federal employees are the backbone of our government. Right now, they are facing the brunt of the shutdown. Our blog examines the status of federal workers as the shutdown continues and provides data to help you better understand who's affected.

We have been tracking the real-life consequences of the government shutdown, and three areas stand out: Air travel ✈️ Business and financing 💼 Public benefits ➕ Read our latest blog to better understand the impact of the government shutdown.

Inspectors general are one of the central watchdogs of the federal government, identifying and stopping waste, fraud and abuse and saving taxpayers tens of billions of dollars every year. In fiscal year 2024 alone, the internal auditors and investigators saved taxpayers $70 billion.

Wonder who gets paid during a government shutdown? While this might appear to be a simple question, the answer is more complex. Read more in our latest blog post here.

After years in a federal role, the thought of crafting a private sector resume may feel daunting. Our latest blog shares 3️⃣ high-impact resume strategies to help current or former federal workers who are exploring new opportunities outside of government.

Reductions in force have historically created inefficiencies in government, resulting in a loss of talent, decreased employee morale and productivity, and greater levels of outsourcing to private firms. Learn more in our RIF fact sheet here: bit.ly/FedSupportRIF

Why is this government shutdown different than others in the past? To help you better understand and navigate the government shutdown, we answered frequently asked questions in our latest blog post. Find the answers here: bit.ly/ShutdownBlog25

Federal workers impacted by the deferred resignation program or reductions in force are invited to a Virtual Federal Worker Town Hall on Thursday, Sept. 25. Come with questions and panelists will answer as many as possible. Learn more and register today: ourpublicservice.org/event/virtua...