Partnership for Public Service

A peaceful transition of power is a hallmark of American democracy—and federal employees are central to making it happen. Transitions are an ambiguous time, but it’s you—the career federal employee—who maintains continuity and ensures that missions are still met. ?? ?? We have resources to help you navigate this transition period including:? ? ? Tips on dealing with change and leading with resilience ? Information about the presidential transition and the role of career civil servants ? Learning opportunities to help federal leaders effectively manage this time of change, we’re here to support you.? ?? ?? Our new Supporting Federal Employees page has a suite of resources to help explain everything that will happen during the initial presidential transition period. ? ? Explore our resources here: https://lnkd.in/eYe9v4T9

A smooth presidential transition is fundamental to the safety of our country and democracy. The president-elect has stalled the process by not signing the legally required ethics agreement vowing to avoid conflicts of interest during his term. It is critical that an incoming administration is looking out for the public good and not private interests.? ? I spoke with Major Garrett on CBS News about the transition, the need to reform the Senate confirmation process and how recess appointments are not the answer. You can watch my full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eJ8WcFvZ

Senior executives are a source of stability during times of change. From bridging mission and service delivery gaps to working directly with and supporting incoming administrations, strengthening their leadership is critical during a transition period.? ?? We shared four key competencies for senior leaders to implement and steps the government can take to develop better leaders. Read more on our blog here: https://lnkd.in/gTWSvimN ??

The Partnership has recently applied a more inclusive and participatory approach to measuring the employee experience. On our blog, we shared five key learnings that federal agencies and organizations can benefit from to understand the needs of their employees. Learn about each strategy here: https://lnkd.in/eyZYZ-2y

Today, we’re excited to announce our collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enhance the Agency Performance Dashboards. This expanded tool provides presidential transition teams, federal leaders, Congress and the media with key insights relative to the operations, workforce and organizational health of 33 major federal agencies. New features include: ? Agency budgets and personnel numbers? ? Employee demographics, including veterans and individuals with disabilities? ? Employee engagement scores? ? Political appointments and IT maturity Designed to promote transparency and accountability, the dashboards make it easier for the media and the public to access and understand critical government information that’s often buried in complex datasets. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e5pnNPtU

Only two days left to submit your application to the Summer 2025 Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program! Don't miss your chance to apply to this paid internship opportunity with the federal government. Our internship program offers opportunities for students interested in all career fields. Learn more and submit your application by 11:59 p.m., this Friday, November 22. https://lnkd.in/ed4hZthk

In the face of challenges, public servants like Pete Guria, Steve Calanog and Tara Fitzgerald deliver solutions. Guria, Calanog and Fitzgerald of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) received the #Sammies2024 Safety, Security and International Affairs Medal for their disaster response work on the 2023 Maui Wildfires Emergency Response Team. They helped remove hazardous materials left by the wildfires that destroyed thousands of structures, while committing to respecting the culture of the Hawaiian people. Shine a light on a public servant who is making a difference by nominating them for the 2025 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals!

President-elect Trump’s demand that the Senate go into recess would be a complete abdication of the chamber’s constitutional advice and consent responsibility. If the Senate goes to recess, the president-elect's political appointees would be able to take office, avoiding the confirmation voting process and increasing the odds of unvetted and unqualified individuals occupying critical government jobs. Although the Senate has an obligation to independently evaluate and vote on political appointees, Trump has a valid concern about getting his nominations confirmed in a timely manner. ? ? The confirmation system is broken, taking far too long in the review and voting process. With delays in confirmations and prolonged vacancies in key roles, bypassing the process would not serve the country’s best interests. The Senate must take action to fix the process by: ? ? 1. Reducing the number of positions subject to confirmation, so the president can focus on the most critical roles.? 2. Instituting procedural reforms to make the process more manageable and streamline nominee paperwork.? 3. Reforming the rule on returned nominations to avoid unnecessary delays. ? ? Fixing the current system will best serve the public interest—running roughshod over it will not. Read my recommendations to fixing the Senate confirmation process in The Hill here:?https://lnkd.in/ecFkqn-V ?

Every incoming presidential administration fills around 4,000 political positions. Our Center for Presidential Transition's??resource hub breaks down everything prospective appointees need to know to prepare to serve. From the types of political appointments, positions and pay and benefits, to the appointment process and more, those interested in a role in the new administration can explore the Center’s resources here: ?https://lnkd.in/ewtJjrc7 ?

The president-elect's agenda to improve government efficiency revolves around purging experts and career civil servants. “President-elect Trump is pursuing the return of the?spoils system, which upends 130 years of bipartisan agreement that our government exists for the benefit of the people rather than the victor of an election,” said CEO Max Stier for The Washington Post. ? ? It would mark a return to a system where political loyalty could replace merit-based, nonpartisan civil servants, undermining the expertise that is critical to effectively serving the American public.? ?? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eAZMbKeP ?