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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...
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...
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
Have your voice heard. Complete the survey today. ➡️ ourpublicservice.org/PSVS
November 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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
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...
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...
November 6, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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...
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.
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.
The government shutdown is now the longest ever—and the public is paying the price
A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working towards effective government for the American people.
ourpublicservice.org
November 5, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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.
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.
Our blog examines the status of federal workers as the shutdown continues and provides data to help you better understand who's affected.
Understanding the status of federal employees as the government shutdown continues
A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working towards effective government for the American people.
ourpublicservice.org
October 31, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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.
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.
Air travel ✈️
Business and financing 💼
Public benefits ➕
Read our latest blog to better understand the impact of the government shutdown.
The impact of the government shutdown on travel, business and benefits
A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working towards effective government for the American people.
ourpublicservice.org
October 27, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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.
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.
October 22, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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.
Read more in our latest blog post here.
Who gets paid during a government shutdown?
A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working towards effective government for the American people.
ourpublicservice.org
October 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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.
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.
Our latest blog shares 3️⃣ high-impact resume strategies to help current or former federal workers who are exploring new opportunities outside of government.
3 strategies for translating your federal experience into private sector resumes
A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working towards effective government for the American people.
ourpublicservice.org
October 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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.
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
Learn more in our RIF fact sheet here: bit.ly/FedSupportRIF
October 10, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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
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
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
Navigating the government shutdown: Essential information you need to know
A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working towards effective government for the American people.
bit.ly
October 3, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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
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...
Come with questions and panelists will answer as many as possible. Learn more and register today: ourpublicservice.org/event/virtua...
September 22, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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...
Come with questions and panelists will answer as many as possible. Learn more and register today: ourpublicservice.org/event/virtua...
For federal employees who elected to take the Deferred Resignation Program, their last day of federal service will be Sept. 30, 2025.
Ahead of that date, we created a new free FedSupport guide with tips and resources to help prepare. Download it here: bit.ly/DRPGuide2025
Ahead of that date, we created a new free FedSupport guide with tips and resources to help prepare. Download it here: bit.ly/DRPGuide2025
September 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
For federal employees who elected to take the Deferred Resignation Program, their last day of federal service will be Sept. 30, 2025.
Ahead of that date, we created a new free FedSupport guide with tips and resources to help prepare. Download it here: bit.ly/DRPGuide2025
Ahead of that date, we created a new free FedSupport guide with tips and resources to help prepare. Download it here: bit.ly/DRPGuide2025
Know of a federal data product that makes government data more accessible and actionable for the public?
The 2025 Federal Data Excellence Awards nominations are open! Whether it is a dashboard, application or report, we want to hear about it.
Submit your nomination here: bit.ly/FederalDataE...
The 2025 Federal Data Excellence Awards nominations are open! Whether it is a dashboard, application or report, we want to hear about it.
Submit your nomination here: bit.ly/FederalDataE...
Federal Data Excellence Program
A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working towards effective government for the American people.
bit.ly
September 5, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Know of a federal data product that makes government data more accessible and actionable for the public?
The 2025 Federal Data Excellence Awards nominations are open! Whether it is a dashboard, application or report, we want to hear about it.
Submit your nomination here: bit.ly/FederalDataE...
The 2025 Federal Data Excellence Awards nominations are open! Whether it is a dashboard, application or report, we want to hear about it.
Submit your nomination here: bit.ly/FederalDataE...
To civil servants transitioning out of government: Your institutional knowledge does not have to leave with you.
Share your expertise through @popvoxfdn.bsky.social's Departure Dialogues. Your insights could help Congress build more effective government services. Learn more: popvox.org/departure
Share your expertise through @popvoxfdn.bsky.social's Departure Dialogues. Your insights could help Congress build more effective government services. Learn more: popvox.org/departure
September 2, 2025 at 7:44 PM
To civil servants transitioning out of government: Your institutional knowledge does not have to leave with you.
Share your expertise through @popvoxfdn.bsky.social's Departure Dialogues. Your insights could help Congress build more effective government services. Learn more: popvox.org/departure
Share your expertise through @popvoxfdn.bsky.social's Departure Dialogues. Your insights could help Congress build more effective government services. Learn more: popvox.org/departure
This year’s #Sammies2025 honorees exemplify the power of federal service. Their achievements across space exploration, national security and environmental innovation demonstrate how civil servants are addressing our nation’s most critical challenges.
Read their stories below.
Read their stories below.
Meet the 2025 Service to America Medals honorees driving innovation for a better future
A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working towards effective government for the American people.
ourpublicservice.org
August 19, 2025 at 4:39 PM
This year’s #Sammies2025 honorees exemplify the power of federal service. Their achievements across space exploration, national security and environmental innovation demonstrate how civil servants are addressing our nation’s most critical challenges.
Read their stories below.
Read their stories below.
Today, we released "The State of Public Trust in Government 2025," the latest in a series of yearly reports, informed by the results of a nationally representative survey conducted this spring. bit.ly/StateOfTrust...
August 12, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Today, we released "The State of Public Trust in Government 2025," the latest in a series of yearly reports, informed by the results of a nationally representative survey conducted this spring. bit.ly/StateOfTrust...
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The nonprofit, nonpartisan @ourpublicservice.bsky.social, created the Federal Harms Tracker, a new initiative that will measure and report on reductions to the federal workforce. The report includes 659 job losses at VOA.
Shining a Light on the Destruction of our Government
The Trump administration promised transparency, but on one of its most consequential priorities, it has gone to great lengths to obfuscate.
contrarian.substack.com
August 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The nonprofit, nonpartisan @ourpublicservice.bsky.social, created the Federal Harms Tracker, a new initiative that will measure and report on reductions to the federal workforce. The report includes 659 job losses at VOA.
Students from the Rosenthal Fellowship in International Relations and our Future Leaders in Public Service Program toured the Pentagon, gaining insight into defense policy, global engagement and careers in national security.
Learn about the visit here: www.defense.gov/News/News-St...
Learn about the visit here: www.defense.gov/News/News-St...
August 8, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Students from the Rosenthal Fellowship in International Relations and our Future Leaders in Public Service Program toured the Pentagon, gaining insight into defense policy, global engagement and careers in national security.
Learn about the visit here: www.defense.gov/News/News-St...
Learn about the visit here: www.defense.gov/News/News-St...
Our Federal Harms Tracker is a new data and storytelling tool that documents harms and risks to the public resulting from the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle federal institutions. "The Cost to Your Government," the tracker's first product, focuses on federal workforce reductions.
August 1, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Our Federal Harms Tracker is a new data and storytelling tool that documents harms and risks to the public resulting from the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle federal institutions. "The Cost to Your Government," the tracker's first product, focuses on federal workforce reductions.
Reposted by The Partnership
"The Department of Justice is an exceptional institution that has provided a lot of good for our society and is foundering on the rocks right now" - @ourpublicservice.bsky.social President Max Stier www.npr.org/2025/07/30/n...
3 fired DOJ workers add to chorus of layoffs in 'foundering' workforce
The Department of Justice has fired hundreds of employees this year, transforming a federal workforce that enjoys vast powers and responsibility over issues affecting the lives of everyday Americans.
www.npr.org
July 31, 2025 at 7:42 PM
"The Department of Justice is an exceptional institution that has provided a lot of good for our society and is foundering on the rocks right now" - @ourpublicservice.bsky.social President Max Stier www.npr.org/2025/07/30/n...
From manufacturing and biotechnology to health care and local government, demand is rising for these industries in the Washington, D.C. area.
Learn about current career trends in the National Capital Region in our latest blog post here.
Learn about current career trends in the National Capital Region in our latest blog post here.
Industry experts discuss career trends and transitions for federal employees
A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working towards effective government for the American people.
ourpublicservice.org
July 28, 2025 at 8:21 PM
From manufacturing and biotechnology to health care and local government, demand is rising for these industries in the Washington, D.C. area.
Learn about current career trends in the National Capital Region in our latest blog post here.
Learn about current career trends in the National Capital Region in our latest blog post here.
Well-designed internship programs help government agencies attract and develop future public servants.
Our new eLearning course offers practical steps to build strong, mission-driven intern programs across government. Learn more.
Our new eLearning course offers practical steps to build strong, mission-driven intern programs across government. Learn more.
Strengthening your internship strategy: How to recruit, onboard and develop future public servants
A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working towards effective government for the American people.
ourpublicservice.org
July 21, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Well-designed internship programs help government agencies attract and develop future public servants.
Our new eLearning course offers practical steps to build strong, mission-driven intern programs across government. Learn more.
Our new eLearning course offers practical steps to build strong, mission-driven intern programs across government. Learn more.
Our recent report, Mad Money, indicates Americans generally oppose the administration’s changes to the federal government.
Join us on Tuesday, July 22, at noon EDT to delve into the research. Register below! ourpublicservice.org/event/mad-mo...
Join us on Tuesday, July 22, at noon EDT to delve into the research. Register below! ourpublicservice.org/event/mad-mo...
Public Perceptions: The Impact of Federal Cutbacks
A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working towards effective government for the American people.
ourpublicservice.org
July 16, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Our recent report, Mad Money, indicates Americans generally oppose the administration’s changes to the federal government.
Join us on Tuesday, July 22, at noon EDT to delve into the research. Register below! ourpublicservice.org/event/mad-mo...
Join us on Tuesday, July 22, at noon EDT to delve into the research. Register below! ourpublicservice.org/event/mad-mo...
Navigating change as a government leader is an ever-presenting challenge. Our eLearning course, "Managing Change in the Moment," examines how people experience transitions and what leaders can do to help their employees adapt.
Get a sneak peek here. ⬇️
Get a sneak peek here. ⬇️
New eLearning program explores how government leaders can support their teams through change
A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working towards effective government for the American people.
ourpublicservice.org
July 14, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Navigating change as a government leader is an ever-presenting challenge. Our eLearning course, "Managing Change in the Moment," examines how people experience transitions and what leaders can do to help their employees adapt.
Get a sneak peek here. ⬇️
Get a sneak peek here. ⬇️
The Office of Personnel Management’s first significant update in months of raw FedScope data files offers early signals about federal workforce trends under the Trump administration.
It also raises serious transparency concerns.
It also raises serious transparency concerns.
Latest FedScope data offers a glimpse into federal workforce changes under DOGE and raises transparency concerns
A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working towards effective government for the American people.
ourpublicservice.org
July 10, 2025 at 7:28 PM
The Office of Personnel Management’s first significant update in months of raw FedScope data files offers early signals about federal workforce trends under the Trump administration.
It also raises serious transparency concerns.
It also raises serious transparency concerns.