Public Service Recognition Week comes at an uneasy moment for the federal workforce

Scott Kupor says recognition, in this moment, is less about ceremony and more about how the government expects people to do their jobs.

Terry Gerton

May 6, 2026 7:03 pm

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Guest:	Scott Kupor
Title:	Director, Office of Personnel Management
Summary:	Public Service Recognition Week is usually about gratitude. This year, it follows workforce reductions, sharper accountability rules, and renewed debates about capacity and morale.

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