OPM Releases 2022 FEVS Results, New Diversity and Innovation Indexes
On Thursday, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released the government-wide results of the 2022 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS). The survey asks employees their views on their current work environment, including management, policies, and new initiatives.
Nominations Update: Over 400 Positions Filled, Several Hundred to Go
President Biden has to fill roughly 4,000 politically appointed positions in the executive branch and independent agencies. Of these, roughly 1,200 require Senate confirmation.
OPM Issues Directives Concerning Administrative Leave, Hiring & Work Flexibility in Crises
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) set a few directives in motion last week, concerning COVID-19 administrative leave, flexibilities during emergency situations, and hiring authorities.
FEHB Premiums to Rise 8.7% This Open Season
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) recently released details concerning the upcoming open season and participants are likely to see a significant increase in their health premium costs.
OPM Issues PSA Concerning Public Service Loan Forgiveness
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program has temporary waivers in place until October 31, 2022. Don’t miss this chance to receive credit towards forgiveness.
GAO Highlights OPM's Outstanding Issues in Hiring, Performance Management
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued an update to its priority open recommendations for the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
OPM, Contractor Reach Preliminary Settlement in Data Breach Class Action
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and its security contractor Peraton Risk Decision reached a preliminary settlement with a class action lawsuit concerning data breaches.
Biden Administration Reports Progress in Achieving Workforce, Customer Service Goals
For the third quarter of fiscal year (FY) 2022, the Office of Management (OMB) reported solid progress toward advancing the customer experience imperatives and workforce priorities.
Federal Firefighters to Receive Short-Term Pay Raise Mandated by Infrastructure Bill
In a statement released last month, the White House outlined modifications to federal wildland firefighter pay and benefits as mandated by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58).
OPM Extends ‘Schedule A’ Hiring Authority
In a memo last week to agency heads, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) extended the “Schedule A” expedited hiring process to fill positions needed for pandemic-related purposes.
OPM Highlights FY22 Actions, Outlines Roadmap for Future Efforts
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Director Kiran Ahuja told reporters the agency must improve its human capital management capabilities to become a strategic center for the federal government.
OPM Issues Sick Leave Fact Sheet Concerning Medical Related Travel
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released a fact sheet Monday clarifying that federal employees may use sick leave for travel associated with accessing medical care.
OPM Issues Skills-based Guide to Recruitment for Federal Agencies
In a memo last Thursday, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) outlined more detailed skills-based hiring guidance for federal agencies to overcome persistent federal recruitment challenges.
OPM Directs Agencies to Implement Choice of Workforce Development Priorities
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) instructed agencies to implement two of the four primary priorities outlined in the 2022 Federal Workforce Priorities Report.
White House Aims to Ensure Transparency, Proper Oversight of Infrastructure Funds
The White House intends to ensure accountability, efficiency, and transparency, as federal agencies implement the bipartisan $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117–58).
Proposed Rule Expands Ban-the-Box Policy for Federal Agencies, Contractors
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is soliciting comments before the deadline of June 27, 2022, on the proposed rule, which appeared in the Federal Register on Wednesday.
Federal Employees Work Satisfaction Continues to Decline
Federal employees were overall less satisfied and less engaged in their jobs last year, according to the 2021 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) results released last week.
New OPM Labor Relations Guidance Aims to Eliminate Organizing Barriers
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) published a trio of memos aimed at helping unions communicate with federal employees, collect dues, and organize new workplaces.