About the Public Service Viewpoint Survey Since 2003, the Partnership for Public Service has produced the Best Places to Work in the Federal Government rankings because we know that our government is most effective when it has an engaged workforce and accountable leaders. At a time of significant change for the federal workforce, we believe it is essential that government leaders, policymakers and the public hear directly from federal employees about how they view their jobs and workplaces. In August 2025, the Office of Personnel Management decided to cancel the 2025 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey. The Partnership created the Public Service Viewpoint Survey to fill this critical gap, providing career federal employees with an opportunity to share their perspectives and allowing us to continue our tradition of holding leaders accountable for improving their workplaces. Our nation’s federal workforce delivers essential services to us all and its voice deserves to be heard to identify how government can be run more effectively. This information will empower agency leaders, policymakers and the public to make data-informed decisions on how the government can improve internal operations, and in turn better serve the public. Public Service Viewpoint Survey Advisory Board The development, administration and analysis of the Public Service Viewpoint Survey was guided by an advisory board of public administration scholars, private sector experts and former federal human capital leaders. Their array of insights and advice help ensure that this endeavor is rigorous, trustworthy and nonpartisan. We are grateful for their support. Gordon Abner, associate professor, The University of Texas at Austin Bernard Banks, director, Doerr Institute for New Leaders, Rice University; Ret. Brigadier General, U.S. Army Dan G. Blair, former acting director and deputy director, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, George W. Bush administration Stephen M.R. Covey, co-founder and leader, Global Speed of Trust Practice Leader; author, FranklinCovey David Lewis, Rebecca Webb Wilson University distinguished professor, Vanderbilt University Elizabeth Linos, Emma Bloomberg associate professor of public policy and management, Harvard University William Resh, professor and chair of the Department of Public Management and Policy, Georgia State University Mark Richardson, assistant professor, Georgetown University Margaret Weichert, former deputy director for management, Office of Management and Budget; former acting director, Office of Personnel Management, first Trump administration About the Partnership for Public Service For 25 years, the nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service has been dedicated to building a better government and a stronger democracy. We work across administrations to help transform the way government operates by training, recognizing and engaging with public servants, advocating for constructive reforms, and shedding light on critical federal performance data.
