Dwight L. Baker: A Career Rooted in Service and Growth
Dwight L. Baker’s public sector bona fides are very much in order. “My professional journey spans the private and...
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Minnesota DHS Recruits State Employees for Medicaid Provider Site Checks
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is recruiting employees from across the state’s government agencies to help with...
Lawmakers Launch Caucus to Advocate for Federal Government Workers
A group of Democratic lawmakers have launched the Federal Workforce Caucus, a group designed to strengthen support and provide...
Kisha McDonald: HR Manager and Mentor
Kisha McDonald credits an early-career advisor with helping her land on the right professional track. “My first professional role...
Civic Match Data Shows Where Displaced Federal Talent is Landing
It’s been roughly one year since large-scale reductions in force shook federal government. In that time, Work for America’s...
Cristen Bertling: In Public Service for the Long Haul
In 1998, Cristen Bertling was working for an electric utility company in downtown Houston. She had been in that...
Iowa Senate Bill Seeks to Limit How State Agencies Use AI
Legislation that recently advanced from an Iowa Senate subcommittee seeks to limit the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within...
A Sense of Duty Leads Christina Lambert to Public Sector HR
Christina Lambert is the first to admit that she didn’t plan to pursue a career in public service. But...
Justice Connection Network Expands Resources for DOJ Talent in Career Transition
In January 2025, Department of Justice (DOJ) alumni launched Justice Connection, a network meant to provide support to current...
Study Links Expanded PTO to Lower Turnover Rates
A new study finds that giving employees ample time away to recharge their batteries could be a key to...
Emma House: Public Service Runs in the Family
A commitment to public service comes naturally to Emma House. House’s father was a heavy-duty mechanic and equipment operator...
Idaho Bill Would Shield State Employees Communicating ‘In Good Faith’ with Lawmakers
A recently introduced bill seeks to provide protection for Idaho government employees who communicate “in good faith” with the...
Committed to Elevating the Public Sector HR Profession
Anquilla Henderson’s introduction to PSHRA came via her former leader in the role of chief human resources officer with...
Federal Government Reinstates Hundreds of NIOSH Employees
In March 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced its intent to cut close to 900...
California Rolls Out Reforms to Hiring Process for State Jobs
Saying that hiring for state jobs has become far too complex, the state of California has unveiled a number...
Uncertain Outlook: Study Finds Female Workers Questioning Retirement Prospects
New data finds a majority of female workers questioning whether they will be able to live the life they...