Best Places to Work in the Federal Governement

Best Places to Work Agency Services

Across government, agencies face demanding high priority performance goals and calls for greater efficiency. Now, more than ever, you need a committed workforce to meet these challenges.

The Partnership for Public Service’s workshops, webinars and resources can help you turn your Best Places to Work in the Federal Government data into workforce solutions that drive real results.

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Webinars

Becoming a Best Place to Work: Action Planning 101  

Are you new to Best Places to Work? Is this your first time creating an action plan for your agency? This hands-on, practical training webinar will give you the tools to start and carry out an action planning initiative at your agency.

Learn how to:

  • Use your data to identify areas for improvement;
  • Create a tactical action plan; and
  • Stay on track until the next survey administration.

Wednesday, September 8
2:00-3:30 p.m. EST

Recommended for:
any employee who is new to Best Places to Work and/or action planning

$89 "early bird" (by 8/31)
$99 government/non-profit
$129 for-profit

Register online.

Building on Results: Refresh Your Action Plan  

Improving employee satisfaction is an ongoing effort, and cultural change can be difficult. If you are familiar with the rankings and have prior experience creating action plans, brush up on best practices at this interactive practical training webinar.

Partnership subject matter experts will help you:

  • Use this year's data to revise your ongoing improvement strategy;
  • Monitor progress over time; and
  • Maintain support for change within your organization.

Thursday, September 9
2:00-3:30 p.m. EST

Recommended for:
any employee with prior experience with Best Places to Work and action planning

$89 "early bird" (by 8/31)
$99 government/non-profit
$129 for-profit

Register online.

Inter-Agency Action Planning Workshops

Share ideas and best practices with peers from other agencies at a facilitated half-day workshop at the Partnership’s offices in Washington, D.C.:

  • Learn about the Best Places to Work rankings;
  • Create an action plan for your agency;
  • Compare notes with other action planners with similar challeges and interests; and
  • Build your professional network across government.

Register online or contact Erika Kaneko at (202) 775-2756 or ekaneko@ourpublicservice.org

Recommended for:
agency leaders, managers and staff involved with action planning

$250 per person
(recommended 5 per agency)

Law Enforcement/Public Safety Agencies

Friday, September 17
8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Register online.

International Affairs/National Security Agencies

Tuesday, September 21
8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Register online.

Citizen Services Agencies

Wednesday, September 22
8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Register online.

Science/Environment/Agriculture Agencies

Thursday, September 23
8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Register online.

Medical/Public Health/Veterans Affairs Agencies

Friday, September 24
8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Register online.

Inter-Agency Action Planning Workshops

Capture the perspectives of managers and staff at your agency and engage them in the action planning process during this customized half-day workshop. Trained facilitators help action planning teams understand their data, identify key issues and develop plans to
improve employee satisfaction.

Recommended for:
agency managers and staff involved with action planning

$5,000 per workshop for up to 20 participants

Data Analysis Reports

Request a customized analysis report based on your agency’s specific needs and interests and use the data to develop your strategy.

Recommended for:
agency leaders and human capital professionals

Cost varies by report

For workshop registration, more information on resources or to request a free briefing on the rankings, contact Erika Kaneko at (202) 775-2756 or ekaneko@ourpublicservice.org

The Best Places to Work rankings — the most comprehensive and authoritative rating of employee satisfaction and commitment in the federal government — are produced by the Partnership for Public Service and American University's Institute for the Study of Public Policy Implementation (ISPPI).

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