From DEI to Meritocracy: The Federal Government’s Shift in Hiring Practices
OPM announced a new merit based hiring plan for agencies that bans the use of DEI and racial quotas in federal hiring.
Hiring
Ending DEI and Reforming the Federal Hiring Process
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
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
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
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
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?
What are the key differences between the federal government’s hiring authorities: Competitive Service, Excepted Service, and Senior Executive Service?
Hire to Fire
Could a “Hire to Fire” concept work in federal government human resources?
The Manager as the Predictor of the Future
Sometimes when selecting a candidate for a position, a manager must predict future behavior based on past behavior to determine suitability for the position.
Competing Visions of the Direct-Hire Authority Covered Under 5 U.S.C § 3304
What have been the results of direct hire authority in the federal government?
