Agencies to Implement Executive Orders
OPM is advising agencies to move out quickly on implementing President Trump’s Executive Orders.
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OPM’s Retirement Backlog Improves by 1% in September
OPM’s retirement backlog just barely trended downward in September. Here are the latest figures.
What is the Status of My FERS Disability Retirement Claim?
The waiting game begins after submitting your retirement claim to OPM. How can you get status updates?
How Much Are Your Health Insurance Premiums Increasing in 2020?
OPM has announced the 2020 Federal Employees Health Benefits Program premiums.
OPM Announces 2019 Federal Employee Benefits Survey
The 2019 Federal Employee Benefits Survey is coming this fall.
Emergency Leave Transfer Program Set Up for Hurricane Dorian
OPM has established an emergency leave transfer program for federal employees adversely impacted by Hurricane Dorian.
Reskilling And Upskilling Offer Opportunities and Challenges for Agencies and Employees
The author talks about “Reskilling” and “Upskilling” and what this means for federal agencies and their employees.
OPM Policy Changes May Improve Hiring, But Only if Agencies Do Not Find Ways to Maintain the Status Quo
The author says that although recent hiring guidance from OPM is a good start, more needs to be done to improve federal hiring practices.
OPM Proposes Changes to Federal Employee Removal Process
OPM has issued a proposed rule to enable faster removal of federal employees in different situations.
OPM Has a New Director
The Senate confirmed Dale Cabaniss to be the new OPM director.
