Max Stier

Government Shutdown Explainer

Shutdowns add to mistrust in Congress, agencies, it seems

Another shutdown countdown is upon us. If you’re thinking, “didn’t we just go through one?” You’re right. All this uncertainty is taking a toll on agency…

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The government’s best and most accomplished get honored this evening

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The Senior Executive Service remains less diverse than the federal workforce overall

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It’s time to celebrate some of the government’s best and brightest

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Successes, challenges and areas for growth in the Best Places to Work rankings

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Agencies get first look into the 2022 Best Places to Work rankings

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OMB hires Partnership for Public Service executive to fill leadership role

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Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals

A red letter day that embraces and celebrates the best and brightest of the federal workforce

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FILE - People walk outside the U.S Capitol building in Washington, June 9, 2022. The biggest investment ever in the U.S. to fight climate change. A hard-fought cap on out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for seniors in the Medicare program. A new corporate minimum tax to ensure big businesses pay their share. And billions leftover to pay down federal deficits. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Five federal workforce items on Congress’ to-do list

Congress has a lot on its plate to try to avoid a continuing resolution, including a host of appropriations bills.

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Senate Dems introduce bill to prevent Schedule F from resurfacing

The Preventing a Patronage System Act would stop any federal job from reclassification outside of merit system principles.

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Employee engagement tumbles in Best Places to Work. What does that mean for federal recruitment?

On average, federal agencies lag behind the private sector on employee engagement. But there may be more to the story.

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