OPM Director Says Agency Rebuilding, Hundreds Hired
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Director Kiran Ahuja stated that a congressionally mandated report on reforming the federal government's human resources (HR) has galvanized the workforce to support change.
New IG Memo Finds HR Deficiencies at DOJ
The Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) issued a management advisory memorandum to leaders at the Justice Management Division (JMD) identifying a number of concerns with human resources policies and data. The memo notes several continued deficiencies initially identified in DOJ OIG’s October 2020 report on enhancing human capital titled “Top Management and Performance Challenges Facing the Department of Justice 2020.”
OPM Releases Tip Sheet Focusing on Employee Mental Health
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released a tip sheet for human resources (HR) staff at federal agencies as employees prepare to return to the office following the pandemic. The release of the tip sheet coincides with May being Mental Health Awareness Month.