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OPM chief backs growing federal ranks by cutting contractors
government16 days ago

OPM chief backs growing federal ranks by cutting contractors

OPM Director Scott Kupor told lawmakers he would be “perfectly happy” to hire more federal employees if agencies cut the use of contractors, arguing the current contractor workforce acts as a costly “shadow” and that shifting dollars to federal headcount could save taxpayers and improve services. Agencies are being asked to publish annual staffing plans balancing contractor and federal staff needs, while continuing to fill key talent gaps and expand early-career recruitment via initiatives like Tech Force; Kupor also signaled support for a stronger performance-management system to speed up removals of underperformers.

via Federal News Network|
#contractors#early-career#federal-workforce
OPM pushes merit-first layoffs in federal workforce
government1 month ago

OPM pushes merit-first layoffs in federal workforce

OPM proposes changing federal RIF rules to prioritize performance over tenure, creating a 'retention register' that rewards high performers (and adds veterans’ preference points) while tie-breaks favor longer service; temporary and time-limited staff would be exempt from RIFs. If finalized, the shakeup would streamline layoffs but critics say it risks arbitrary, politically motivated firings and further politicizing the civil service as the administration pushes broader personnel changes.

via Federal News Network|
#federal-workforce#government#opm
NASA and OPM Launch NASA Force to Fast-Track Space Talent
science-and-technology1 month ago

NASA and OPM Launch NASA Force to Fast-Track Space Talent

NASA and the Office of Personnel Management unveiled NASA Force, a dedicated talent track within the US Tech Force initiative to recruit and place top engineers and technologists into mission-critical roles at NASA, supporting exploration, research, and aerospace technology; the program aims to bolster U.S. leadership in space, with applications opening soon and updates to be shared via X (USTechForce).

via NASA (.gov)|
#nasa#nasa-force#opm
Ninth Circuit clears path for Trump-era federal union bargaining rollbacks
politics1 month ago

Ninth Circuit clears path for Trump-era federal union bargaining rollbacks

A Ninth Circuit panel vacated a lower-court injunction blocking the Trump administration from ending collective bargaining rights for federal employees at more than 20 agencies, allowing agencies to proceed under updated OPM guidance. The ruling is narrow and does not resolve whether the orders were lawful, and AFGE says it may seek en banc review while pursuing the merits in district court. The administration has expanded exemptions from collective bargaining via executive orders, and litigation over their legality continues.

via Federal News Network|
#collective-bargaining#executive-orders#federal-employees
Administration broadens ability to remove senior federal officials
politics2 months ago

Administration broadens ability to remove senior federal officials

The Office of Personnel Management finalized a rule reclassifying certain senior career federal employees so they can be fired with less due process, treating them more like political appointees while preserving merit-based hiring and whistleblower protections; unions criticized the move as weakening civil-service protections and risking increased political patronage.

via NBC News|
#civil-service-reform#federal-workforce#opm
Trump Hails Broad Federal Workforce Cuts Amid Critics' Warnings
politics2 months ago

Trump Hails Broad Federal Workforce Cuts Amid Critics' Warnings

President Trump touts sweeping 2025 federal workforce reductions as merit-based reform, claiming “tremendous” cuts while watchdogs warn the shrinkage damaged government capacity and morale. The Partnership for Public Service notes about 320,000 federal employees left and a net loss around 220,000, with concerns that fewer staff and altered programs hampered disaster response, service delivery, and overall government readiness into 2026.

via Federal News Network|
#federal-workforce#layoffs#opm
OPM Plans Major Reforms to SES Candidate Development
government3 months ago

OPM Plans Major Reforms to SES Candidate Development

The Office of Personnel Management proposes to overhaul the Senior Executive Service candidate development programs by standardizing content, shortening timelines to 9-12 months, increasing training hours, and adding mentorship and developmental assignments to better prepare federal employees for senior leadership roles, aiming to create a more consistent and effective leadership pipeline across government agencies.

via Federal News Network|
#federal-employees#government#leadership-development
Final Days to Enroll in 2025 Health Plans: Deadlines Approaching
government1 year ago

Final Days to Enroll in 2025 Health Plans: Deadlines Approaching

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has extended the Open Season for the new Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) program until December 13, 2025, to give enrollees more time to review and change their health plans. This extension comes after some Postal enrollees faced difficulties with the new PSHB enrollment platform, including login issues and incorrect plan information. The American Postal Workers Union advocated for this extension due to these challenges. OPM has also made improvements to customer service and provided alternative identity verification methods to assist enrollees.

via Federal News Network|
#government#health-benefits#open-season
OPM Defends Telework, Opposes Schedule F Amid Oversight Criticism
government-policy1 year ago

OPM Defends Telework, Opposes Schedule F Amid Oversight Criticism

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is defending a new rule to prevent the return of Schedule F, a Trump-era policy that made it easier to fire career federal employees in policymaking positions. Acting OPM Director Rob Shriver argued that Schedule F would undermine civil service protections and deter qualified individuals from joining the federal workforce. Democrats are pushing to codify the rule into law, while Republicans argue that Schedule F would prevent federal employees from undermining administration policies. Additionally, OPM is supporting telework amid a push for federal employees to return to the office, noting that federal workers are returning faster than the private sector.

via Federal News Network|
#civil-service#federal-employees#government-policy
Federal Employee Morale and Engagement Soar in 2023, According to OPM Survey Data
government2 years ago

Federal Employee Morale and Engagement Soar in 2023, According to OPM Survey Data

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has released the results of the 2023 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS), which showed high job satisfaction among federal employees but low participation in the survey. Over 600,000 workers from 80 executive agencies participated in the survey, making it the largest survey of government workers. OPM highlighted the increase in employee engagement and satisfaction with respective organizations, as well as the importance of workplace flexibilities and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Participation in the survey increased to 39 percent from 35 percent in 2022.

via FedScoop|
#employee-engagement#federal-employee-viewpoint-survey#government
government2 years ago

OPM's Efforts to Strengthen Protections Against Schedule F Face Doubts from Experts

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has issued a proposed rule to clarify and reinforce protections for career federal employees against the potential return of Schedule F, a policy that would have made it easier to fire certain workers. The rule aims to ensure that civil service protections cannot be removed without the employee's voluntary consent and establishes a process for agencies to review requests to move positions from the competitive service to the excepted service. However, experts express concerns that a proposed rule can be easily undone, and Democratic lawmakers are also pushing for legislation to prevent future administrations from enacting Schedule F-type policies. The proposed rule will be open for public comments for the next 60 days.

via Federal News Network|
#biden-administration#federal-employees#government