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CMF Statement on Recent Recommendations of the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress

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benefits, compensation, congressional operations, constituents, demographics, diversity, employee engagement, hiring, intern, job satisfaction, remote, retention, salary, turnover
 

CMF Statement on Subcommittee Passage of FY22 Legislative Branch Appropriations Legislation

The Congressional Management Foundation heartily applauds the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch for developing legislation that increases Member’s Representational Allowances by 21%. This is a critical step toward renewing Congress’ capacity to fully perform its role in our representative democracy.

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committee, compensation, congressional operations, diversity, intern, retention, salary, turnover
 

WATCH: Hiring an Effective and Diverse Staff

This January 29 webinar is designed for all those associated with setting up and running a freshman office in the House or Senate. The program will include congressional staff hiring guidance CMF has collected during its 43 years of service to the Congress, and will feature experts on the value and strategies of hiring a diverse staff. Watch a recording of the webinar here.

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compensation, congressional operations, diversity, freshman, hiring, performance management, retention, salary, turnover
 

Event: Managing Millennials: Practical Management Tips for a Demographically Diverse Workforce

Senior managers: Join CMF and esteemed coach Meredith Persily Lamel on Monday, July 10 for a can't-miss seminar on how to better manage a demographically diverse workforce.
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diversity, hiring, performance management
 

Event: Practical Management Tips for a Demographically Diverse Workforce

The Congressional Management Foundation is pleased to invite senior staff to one of our most popular programs: "Managing Millennials: Practical Management Tips for a Demographically Diverse Workforce." This event will be held on Monday, July 10 from 12-2 p.m. Please join CMF and esteemed coach Meredith Persily Lamel in this can't-miss seminar on how to better manage a demographically diverse workforce.

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diversity, hiring, performance management
 

The Benefits of a Diverse Workforce on Capitol Hill

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congressional operations, diversity, hiring, Roll Call
 

Staff Employment Studies

Past CMF reports detailing compensation, benefits, and office management practices in the House and Senate.

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benefits, compensation, congressional operations, demographics, diversity, hiring, Managing Staff, planning, salary, Strategy & Planning
 

Research Center

CMF conducts research that Partners may repurpose to improve and strengthen their supporters' relationships with their Members of Congress. CMF's research is primarily provided to partners through CMF's exclusive website for organizations that participate in the Partnership for a More Perfect Union and regular notices about new resources available to Partners. CMF recommends that individuals use these steps to register for CMF's exclusive Partner-only website. Read more

Events for Partners

Individuals who are affiliated with organizations that are engaged in the Partnership for a More Perfect Union have the opportunity to participate in CMF-hosted events, including private briefings and webinars  on research provided only to CMF Partners, Advocacy Leaders Network workshops and webinars (not co-branded) for citizen advocates who are affiliated with Partner organizations. Read more

Training for Partners

CMF delivers training to Partners' and their supporters through in-person presentations, Webinars, and videos. Advanced advocacy training is also available on a fee-for-service basis. Descriptions of our training programs are available on CMF's Website of by contacting us. Read more

Our Partners

Supporters of the Partnership for a More Perfect Union are dedicated to bringing about a United States where Members of Congress and citizens have a vibrant, active, and engaged relationship characterized by mutual respect, a sense of shared purpose, and a dedication to the tenets of representative democracy. Read more

Join the Partnership

Those who join the Partnership will not only be helping to improve the relationship and communication between citizens and Members of Congress, they will also enjoy many benefits that will help improve their own communications to Capitol Hill. For more information on the Partnership for a More Perfect Union, please complete this form or contact the Congressional Management Foundation. Read more

How to Register for Partners-Only Content

CMF conducts research that Partners may repurpose to improve and strengthen their supporters' relationships with their Members of Congress. CMF's research is primarily provided to partners through CMF's exclusive website for organizations that participate in the Partnership for a More Perfect Union and regular notices about new resources available to Partners. CMF recommends that individuals use these steps to register for CMF's exclusive Partner-only website. Read more

Policy on Ethical Communications and Congress

A core tenet of the Congressional Management Foundation's mission is to facilitate constructive dialogue between Congress and the citizens it serves. When groups or individuals who engage in practices in conflict with this core tenet seek to participate in one of our training programs or request our services, CMF will decline to assist per our Policy on Ethical Communications and Congress. Read more