OPM and OMB issued a joint memorandum to provide guidance to federal agencies on how to improve the hiring experience for job applicants, managers, and HR professionals.

July 30th is Whistleblower Appreciation Day. This day serves as a reminder each year of the critical role whistleblowers play in promoting accountability and efficiency in the federal government

OPM highlights key actions taken to recruit, hire, and train AI and AI-related talent into the federal government. OPM’s efforts support the AI in Government Act of 2020 and President Biden’s landmark Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy AI.   

OPM issued guidance advising agencies to provide enhanced support to federal workers seeking safety and recovering from domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and other related forms of abuse or harassment, including technological abuse.    

OPM announced new actions to further promote the integrity of the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program. In a Benefits Administration Letter (BAL), OPM outlined requirements for federal agencies and carriers regarding new enrollment actions that will ensure comprehensive verification and review of family member eligibility.