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Can OPM Make Federal Service ‘Cool’ Again? Lessons from JFK for Today’s Workforce

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 7, 2026 7:25 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment
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President Kennedy made federal service aspirational in the 1960s. OPM Director Scott Kupor is trying to do the same today—modernizing government to attract the next generation.

Race, Politics, Merit, Luevano Decree and Hiring Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 13, 2025 8:39 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Ending the 1981 Luevano decree and OPM’s new merit hiring plan introduce the biggest changes to the federal HR program in recent years.

The New Federal Hiring Process Explained: What Changed in 2025?

By Jason KayJul 30, 2025 9:01 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM’s new Merit Hiring Plan dramatically changes the federal hiring process.

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.

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.

Federal and Private Employment Opportunities Abound, But You Must Act Now

By Christopher PascaleOct 23, 2023 1:30 PM | Updated: Jan 14, 2025 8:39 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author says that the job market has changed recently which has created new opportunities for job seekers.

Want to Keep New Employees? Invest in Onboarding

By Michael HassettMar 13, 2023 2:20 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author says that the federal government is in need of a revamped onboarding process for new hires.

OPM Proposing Stronger “Ban the Box” Enforcement to Expand Federal Hiring

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 1, 2022 7:08 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

OPM is proposing to expand the “ban the box” rule to create a “world-class federal workforce.” How does this approach compare to an earlier Democratic administration?

Impact of the Injunction on Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate on Agency Hiring Policies

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Mar 9, 2022 10:33 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

What has been the impact of the court’s injunction on the federal employee vaccine mandate on agency hiring policies?

Competitive Service vs. Excepted Service: What’s the Difference?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 30, 2021 3:43 PM | Updated: May 31, 2023 3:59 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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What are the key differences between the federal government’s hiring authorities: Competitive Service, Excepted Service, and Senior Executive Service?

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