The Performance Institute has developed a comprehensive human capital management training program designed exclusively for government HR managers. The courses listed below are off ered year-round at scheduled training events, as well as to agencies that wish to bring the training on-site. Each course is taught by an expert facilitator who brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to each training session.
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The Performance Institute’s expert human capital managers and advisors provide a variety of human capital support services available to government agencies.
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Performance Institute Tells Congress: Workforce Flexibilities Require Human Capital Planning
In testimony Feb. 11 before the House Committee on Government Reform's Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization, Performance Institute President Carl DeMaio urged Congress to integrate strategic human capital planning into legislation that would provide agencies greater flexibility in recruiting and retaining their best employees. The hearing, entitled "Espirit de Corps," focused on H.R. 1601 and S. 129 - the "Workforce Flexibility Act" - which would provide more flexibility in setting pay rates for employees, provide bonuses for recruitment and retention, and improve the management of training activities.

Strategic Recruitment for Government
The Performance Institute today released "Strategic Recruitment for Government," a 92-page research report detailing federal agencies' efforts to fulfill the human capital component of the President's Management Agenda and recruit enough quality employees to stem the looming "human capital crisis."

Managing Federal Missions with a Multisector Workforce:
Leadership for the 21ST Century
The public sector has seen a significant increase in the scope and complexity of government reform in the last decade. This reform agenda has focused on using the strategic management of human capital as an enabler to build organizations that are mission-driven and results oriented.
The current Administration has placed a special emphasis on performance management and accountability.
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Leading Diversity Management Practices
At this month's "2005 Diversity Recruitment Conference for Government," Belva Martin, Assistant Director, Strategic Issues Team of GAO delivered the opening keynote address on "Leading Diversity Management Practices." She shared promising practices and performance-based strategies for effectively recruiting and maintaining a diverse.

2004 Federal Human Capital Survey
The Performance Institute is integrating the 2004 Federal Human Capital Survey results in our work with Federal organizations. The results of this survey reflect the importance of enhanced employee appraisals, competency development, strategic alignment and performance initiatives among the 150,000 Federal employees who responded to the OPM-sponsored questionnaire.
The 2004 survey provides a snapshot of Federal employee perceptions and the progress that has been made since the first survey was administered in 2002. However, there is a strong perception that excellent performance is not properly recognized and that action is not taken against poor performers
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