In an effort to continue federal hiring activities but observe social distancing recommendations, the Office of Personnel Management advised agencies to virtually or remotely onboard new employees. Keep Reading
Cabaniss stepped down because of, what two people familiar with the matter said, was poor treatment from the 29-year-old head of the Presidential Personnel Office, John McEntee, and a powerful appointee at OPM, Paul Dans. Keep Reading
The questions and answers attached to this memorandum reflect the various inquiries OPM has received from agencies and employees regarding COVID-19 and human resources policies. Keep Reading
Memo from Soraya Correa said that "if contract performance is affected due to the COVID-19 situation, such as the need for alternate work locations, or travel or schedule changes," contact the contracting officer. Keep Reading
For the past four-plus years, the Office of Personnel Management has been on a journey to address one of the most difficult positions in the government to hire and retain—the cybersecurity worker. Keep Reading
The memo provides information on various human resources (HR) flexibilities that agencies and employees may use during periods when employees are subject to quarantine or isolation in connection with 2019-nCoV. Keep Reading
Like the Christmas spirits, the cybersecurity community takes a similar approach applying lessons learned. Keep Reading
The Trump administration’s controversial plan to merge most of the federal government’s HR agency with the General Services Administration appears to have been put on hold, at least for now. Keep Reading
OPM’s inspector general in May presented a critical assessment of the administration’s efforts to justify the GSA merger. Keep Reading
Employees say the merger proposal over the past year has lowered their morale, created debilitating uncertainty and has crippled the agency and its mission. Keep Reading
"Merging the components into one organization will allow us to execute our two core missions: personnel vetting and critical technology protection," says acting DCSA director. Keep Reading
The process is broken, plagued by backlogs and delays that threaten our homeland security. Keep Reading
It’s not just about replacing the older workers, but replacing them with “a different kind of workforce for the future," says expert. Keep Reading
Administration had told Congress it needed a commitment to merge the two agencies by June 30 or else risk the potential for furloughs of OPM employees. Keep Reading
The vast majority of the 24 CFO Act agencies included in the scoring stayed stagnant at a C grade, while a handful got Bs and fewer received Ds. Keep Reading
Agencies' ICAM strategies must shift, the memo said, to "a new model informed by risk management perspectives... and outcomes aligned to agency missions." Keep Reading
The Defense Security Service (DSS) will be rebranded the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). Personnel are expected to be moved from NBIB to DCSA. Keep Reading
HHS became the first agency to try out the new direct hire authority for technology positions, less than 24 hours after the final rule came out from OPM. Keep Reading
Plan for IT modernization and workforce development includes new agency at Commerce and conducting an overhaul at OPM. Keep Reading
The changes are designed to reduce agency burden in certifying the appraisal programs of high-ranking leadership throughout the federal government. Keep Reading
