The House has invested in the capability for Member offices to adopt telework agreements and flexible work arrangements, boosting recruitment and retention.
Congressional offices have the autonomy to provide flexible work arrangement policies, helping align more with the private sector.
The House has adopted private sector best practices related to Member lodging costs, combating limitations that a seat in Congress could only be maintained by the independently wealthy.
The House has updated its Member lodging policy to help alleviate personal financial burdens after being elected to Congress.
Congressional staff can now partake in professional certification programs.
The House has expanded its professional development programs to provide Congressional staff the opportunity to expand expertise and management skills.
Staff and Member pay are no longer linked, opening the pathway to improve staff pay.
The House removed the staff pay cap to help address the workforce retention challenge.
Staff now have dedicated coworking spaces for collaboration.
Congressional staff now have spaces, located in the Cannon House Office building, specifically for collaboration.
The House has centralized a House Intern Resource Office (HIRO), providing structured professional development and mentorship opportunities for interns.
For the first time ever, the House has a central institutional office to help support Congressional interns and intern managers.
The House has greater pay transparency.
The House publishes salary ranges for Congressional staff positions to allow staff to better negotiate salaries.
Congress increased Member resources to attract and retain America’s best and brightest.
The House has raised funding for Congressional staff and intern salaries to better compete with the private sector and other branches of government.
Congress is beginning to adopt best practices for onboarding and workforce training.
The House has begun to standardize onboarding training to ensure Congressional staff are ready to hit the ground running.
The House now has a human resources department, professionalizing and standardizing workforce support and resources.
The House has enhanced its internal operations to provide better payroll and benefit information and improved professional development training for its staff.
Chiefs of Staff and District Directors have access to nonpartisan professional development and management training.
More management training opportunities for staff leadership positions will help offices run better, both in DC and in districts nationwide.
Members-elect now have access to better training before they are sworn into office.
Better training for new Members will help offices better serve constituents from day one.
Student loan repayment program recipients can receive benefits without salary-based limitations.
The House reformed its Student Loan Repayment Program to help improve staff recruitment and retention.