Recognizing Public Servants, Their Successes & Their Needs
Telling the stories of what government does, and of the public servants who do the work, will play a big role in moving the needle on trust in government.
The Partnership Finds Perception Shift in Survey on Public Trust in Government
A survey conducted by the Partnership for Public Service found public mistrust of the federal government; however, the same sentiment does not translate to federal employees or agencies.
There is No End to the Ways to Serve
In preparing for Public Service Recognition Week, it is evident that just as the public service can play many different roles, so can members of the National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy). An average day in the life of an Academy member is quite varied and illustrates how so many individuals contribute to making government work.
PSRW is from May 2-8, 2021: An Opportunity to Thank Public Service Employees
Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) is coming up from May 2 to 8, 2021. The theme is #GovPossible to highlight the work of public servants across all levels of government.
Volcker Alliance Features Apolitical as Key Tool for Public Servants
The Volcker Alliance, on January 12, gave a presentation along with Apolitical called Connecting Public Servants Around the World to discuss topics like upskilling in government and the value of public servants. Apolitical is a company which offers courses, articles, events, and resources to help public servants perform their best.
OPM Guidance Proposes Updated Requirements for Public Service
An OPM guidance released on Friday builds on an executive order released by President Trump on June 26 directing agencies to expand the use of valid, competency-based assessments and narrow the use of educational qualifications in the federal hiring process. A primary goal of the executive order is to mimic the private sector’s use of competency-based assessments rather than degree-based hiring.
Expanded ‘G2U Initiative’ Strives to Bring More University Students into Public Service
The Volker Alliance Government-to-University Initiative is continuing to grow and expand opportunities for universities to collaborate more closely with the federal government.
Inspiring Public Service
Tune in to FEDtalk this week to hear about the National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service. Joining our host, Tony Vergnetti, will be National Commissioners Debra Wada and Tom Kilgannon. They will discuss ways to revitalize service in our country.