This month, federal agencies began appraising the work of their nearly 2 million civilian workers for the first time since the Trump administration lifted a ban on forced distributions in the performance management process and capped above average ratings at 40%. But…
For fiscal 2027, the Trump administration has set a governmentwide target of making 33% of all new hires early-career talent. OPM looks to recruit the next generation of federal employees For fiscal 2027, the Trump administration has set a governmentwide target of making…
A top Trump cost-cutter's husband quietly landed a federal health job weeks after layoffs tore through the very office that hired him. The division, which conducts health policy research and analysis, had been gutted by DOGE-driven layoffs. According to people…
The Office of Personnel Management said that in fiscal 2023 nearly all senior executive service members received one of the top two highest ratings. mohd izzuan / Getty Images The Senior Executives Association on Tuesday criticized the Trump administration’s plan to cap…
Those seeking a promotion in the State Department will now be asked about their voting record as the Marco Rubio-led department seeks to install those loyal to Trump (Image: AFP via Getty Images) Those seeking to advance in the State…
OPM now hears certain reduction-in-force, suitability and probation appeals, while its staff and budget shrink. Read the CRS report to see why it matters. Report Warns Staffing, Budget Cuts Could Strain Federal Oversight A new congressional report raises concerns that…
Federal News Network OPM issues new strategic plan for hiring at federal agencies The Office of Personnel Management’s new strategic recruitment plan for 2026-2028 comes as OPM is also pushing for increased hiring of tech talent. - Five overarching goals will define…
CSRS offers a larger pension. FERS adds Social Security and TSP matching. WEP’s repeal changes the comparison—but which system delivers more? Adding to the discontent, employees may often read articles or statements suggesting that the FERS formula is unfair…
Federal agencies are crunching the numbers on how many employees they can justify getting above-average scores in their upcoming performance reviews, after the Trump administration put a cap on top marks across the federal workforce. The Office of Personnel Management…
Agencies are updating essay questions for federal job seekers following a court ruling, replacing a question about a candidate’s favorite executive order of President Trump with a question focused on implementing leadership decisions. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) directed…
Federal employees under Trump: mass layoffs and reductions in force, Schedule F, loyalty tests, the end of union contracts and the shutdown furloughs.
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