Human Resources
How Do Federal Employees Feel About Their Pay and Jobs?
The results from the 2018 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey show federal employees are happier with their pay overall but not so much with merit based pay.
OPM
Stay updated with the latest OPM updates, including new OPM guidance, federal workforce policies, hiring and staffing rules, telework and workplace regulations, and major actions affecting federal employees and agencies. Get the latest news on OPM regulations, HR policy changes, pay and benefits guidance, retirement‑related updates, and government‑wide initiatives shaping federal workforce management. Find clear summaries and analysis to help federal employees, HR professionals, and agency leaders understand how OPM decisions impact the federal workplace.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Assumes No Pay Raise in 2019
Will there be a federal employee pay raise for 2019? A new memo from OPM casts some doubt over the possibility.
Agency News
What Happens Next with OPM?
OPM recently found itself with a new director. What might be in store for the agency amidst proposals to restructure it?
Human Resources
Ensuring Accuracy of Federal Employee Personnel Files
OPM has issued guidance for agencies on maintaining accurate personnel files consistent with the requirements of an Executive Order issued in May.
Human Resources
OPM Announces New Direct Hiring Authority for Certain Positions
OPM announced new direct hiring authority for certain job positions with critical shortages of candidates.
Human Resources
OPM is Encouraging Federal Employees to Get Flu Shots
OPM is reminding federal employees to get a flu shot to help keep them healthy during the upcoming flu season.
Retirement
Despite Fewer New Claims, Retirement Backlog Has Slight Uptick
Despite fewer incoming claims than the previous month, OPM's retirement backlog moved slightly higher in September.
Agency News
Pon Out as OPM Director
The White House announced that Dr. Jeff Pon has been replaced in his position as the Director of OPM.
Pay & Benefits
FEHB Premiums to Rise by 1.5% in 2019
How much will your FEHB insurance premiums increase in 2019? OPM has provided the data in advance of the upcoming open season.
Agency News
Bolton Confirms China was Behind OPM Data Breaches
The White House confirmed that China is to blame for the two massive data breaches that exposed personal data of over 20 million federal employees.