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From DEI to Meritocracy: The Federal Government’s Shift in Hiring Practices

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 30, 2025 9:22 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM announced a new merit based hiring plan for agencies that bans the use of DEI and racial quotas in federal hiring.

Federal Employees Instructed to Remove Pronouns From Their Email Signatures

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 31, 2025 3:56 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Federal employees at multiple agencies are being instructed to remove pronouns from their email signatures per a recent OPM memo.

Employees Being Placed on Admin Leave as DEI Offices Prepare to Be Shuttered

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 22, 2025 9:37 AM | Updated: Jan 25, 2025 8:47 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Federal employees working in DEI offices are being placed on administrative leave in advance of these programs being terminated.

Ending DEI and Reforming the Federal Hiring Process

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 21, 2025 11:27 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Two new executive orders that have not gathered the attention others have will impact all federal agencies: ending DEI and reforming the hiring process.

Legislation Would Eliminate DEI Programs in Federal Agencies

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 14, 2024 10:24 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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A new bill in Congress would eliminate DEI programs in federal agencies.

OPM Banning Use of Salary History to Promote Pay Equity for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 30, 2024 7:05 AM | Updated: Jun 9, 2025 1:04 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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OPM is placing restrictions on the use of salary history to ensure equitable pay outcomes for newly hired federal employees.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Federal Employee Pay

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 12, 2023 10:09 AM | Updated: Jun 9, 2025 1:04 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Which racial groups have the highest and lowest average salaries? OPM is seeking greater equity by eliminating consideration of prior salary history.

Biden Administration and Racism: Winners and Losers in Changing Face of Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 30, 2023 7:28 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

A primary focus of the Biden administration is on racism. How is this changing the composition of the federal workforce?

Are White Federal Employees Inherently Racist?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOct 6, 2020 1:52 PM | Updated: Apr 14, 2021 3:02 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM is requiring all agencies to submit diversity and inclusion training for review and approval before it is used.

Race Training for Federal Employees is a “Sickness”

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 7, 2020 8:04 AM | Updated: Sep 3, 2021 12:07 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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This is an interesting time to be a federal employee. Do you work for a government in a free country for the betterment of all or for a government created to promote the interests of the elite?

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