Federal Employees Doubt Survey’s Impact as OPM Cancels 2025 FEVS
OPM has cancelled the 2025 FEVS, although many federal employees have said the survey rarely leads to real change.
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Gender Affirming Care and FEHB Coverage
The OPM Carrier Letter for the 2026 FEHB program excludes coverage for “gender affirming” care (gender transition) for all participants with some exclusions.
Scott Kupor: New Directions at OPM with Blog Posts Citing Philosophy and Direction
OPM Director Scott Kupor communicates directly with federal employees in his blog. It reflects his view of government and points to coming changes. Here is a summary.
Race, Politics, Merit, Luevano Decree and Hiring Federal Employees
Ending the 1981 Luevano decree and OPM’s new merit hiring plan introduce the biggest changes to the federal HR program in recent years.
Probationary Employees: Retained or Fired? New Guidance from OPM Designed to Hire Quality Workforce
OPM is directing agencies to “designate at-least the second-line supervisor….” to make continued employment decisions for probationary employees.
OPM Orders Federal Agencies to Expunge COVID-19 Vaccine Records
OPM orders agencies to erase COVID vaccine records, ending a controversial chapter in federal policy. What does it mean for employees?
OPM Officially Ends the “Five Things” Email Initiative for Federal Employees
OPM has ended the controversial “five things” weekly emails for federal employees.
What’s Driving the Summer Surge in the OPM Retirement Backlog?
The OPM retirement backlog decreased somewhat in July but remains at uncharacteristically high levels from an unusual summer surge.
From Discretion to Discipline: How OPM Is Reshaping Administrative Leave
OPM is tightening rules on administrative leave by working to standardize its use in agencies and expanding leave categories.
The New Federal Hiring Process Explained: What Changed in 2025?
OPM’s new Merit Hiring Plan dramatically changes the federal hiring process.
