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.
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.
OPM Bolsters Federal Employees Voting, Administration Seeks Same for Native Communities
In March 2021, President Biden issued an executive order (E.O. 14019) to expand access to voting. New Administration guidance indicates that voting is now more than just an election day event.
OPM Renews Effort to Diversify SES, Launches Toolkit to Encourage Women Candidates
There may be more opportunities for women to join the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a new program to increase diversity within all federal offices.
Former Federal Officials Urge Congress to Check OPM’s Authority, Bolster CHCOs HR Oversight Capacity
In marking the 20th anniversary of the Chief Human Capital Officers (CHCO) Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-296), a panel of former federal officials testified before a Senate subcommittee on federal human resources (HR) reform.
GAO Report Highlights Need for Comprehensive OPM Guidance to Address Staffing Shortages
Using the personnel mobility program, established under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (PL 91-648), agencies can address critical skills gaps through temporary assignments.