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October 2014
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New Report Highlights FEVS Findings Many Federal Workers Improve Education Levels as They Serve
OPM today released a report called Making the Grade: The Story of an Increasingly Well-Educated Federal Workforce, the second in a series of reports that take a deep dive into the data gathered through the 2014 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS).
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OPM Issues Guidance to Support President’s Action Plan to Get Long-Term Unemployed Americans Back to Work
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) today issued guidance to Federal agencies to assist in the implementation of the President’s three-part call to action plan to address barriers to employment for the long term unemployed.
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First of Series of OPM FEVS Results Reports Takes a Look at Millennials in the Federal Government
Today, OPM released the first-ever report on millennials in the Federal workforce. The report is the first in a series that will take a deeper look at the insights provided by Federal employees through the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS). In addition, the report will provide Federal leadership and the public with a better understanding of the Federal workforce.
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OPM Announces 2015 Federal Employees Health Benefits Program Premium Rates
OPM has announced the average premium rate for the 8.2 million people covered by the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program will increase by 3.2 percent in 2015.
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Advisory; Press Call with OPM Director Archuleta: Report on Millennials in the Federal Government
October 8, 2014, OPM Director Katherine Archuleta and program experts will be releasing a first ever report on millennials in the Federal workforce and insights provided to us from this group through the FEVS. This report will be the first in a series of reports issued this fall.
September 2014
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OPM Launches the 2014 Combined Federal Campaign with Universal Giving
For the 2014 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) season, OPM is launching the Universal Giving program, which allows Federal employees to donate to over 24,000 charities nationwide.
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OPM Issues Final Regulations on Flag Recognition Benefit for Fallen Civilian Employees
OPM issues the final regulations on the Flag Recognition Benefit for Fallen Federal Civilian Employees. The final regulations bestow an American flag to the beneficiaries of Federal civilian employees who lose their lives while serving the public.
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ADVISORY; PRESS CALL: Director Archuleta to discuss 2014 Combined Federal Campaign
OPM Director, Katherine Archuleta, will discuss the 2014 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) which began on September 1 and will run through December 15. This year, the campaign has launched Universal Giving, a new program that allows donors to pick from the over 24,000 CFC charities nationwide for the first time regardless of where their jobs are located.
August 2014
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OPM Issues Final Rule on Phased Retirement
OPM issues the final regulations on Phased Retirement. Phased Retirement is a human resources tool that allows full-time employees to work part-time schedules while beginning to draw retirement benefits.
July 2014
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OPM Releases UnlockTalent.gov Dashboard
OPM is providing Federal agencies with a new and powerful online tool to help them boost employee engagement.
June 2014
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PRESS CALL: Director Archuleta to discuss 2014 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey
U.S. Office of Personnel Management Director Katherine Archuleta will discuss the importance of the 2014 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) as a powerful management tool, explain the uses of the data collected through the FEVS, and encourage Federal employees to complete their surveys.
May 2014
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Celebrating Public Service Recognition Week
From May 4 to 10, the Office of Personnel Management is celebrating Public Service Recognition Week. PSRW, a week dedicated to the service of the Federal workforce, will feature opportunities for agencies to recognize the work of Federal employees who serve their country at home and abroad.
April 2014
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U.S. Office of Personnel Management Announces the 2014 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey
OPM announced the release of the 2014 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey.
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Veterans Employment Council Discusses Strategy to Increase Employment and Retention of Veterans in Federal Government
The President's Council on Veterans Employment, Co-Chaired by Secretary of Labor, Thomas E. Perez, and Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Eric K. Shinseki, and Vice-Chaired by OPM Director, Katherine Archuleta, met to discuss the progress made in implementing Executive Order 13518, Employment of Veterans in the Federal Government.
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OPM and GSA Partner on Training and Management Solution
OPM and the General Services Administration announced a new partnership to jointly manage the solicitation and award of a new strategically sourced, multiple award contract vehicle to support OPM’s Training and Management Assistance program, which provides customized human capital and training services to all agencies.
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OPM and UMUC Alliance Offers Federal Employees Discounted Rates to Pursue Post-Secondary Education
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the University of Maryland University College (UMUC) signed a first-of-its-kind agreement to provide a 25 percent discount on out-of-state tuition rates on courses, certificates, and degree programs to all current Federal employees, spouses, and their legal dependents.
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OPM Issues Final Rule to Revitalize the Combined Federal Campaign Regulations
The final regulations, which will be published in the Federal Register in the coming days, will amend the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) by providing Federal employees more choice, convenience, and confidence, as well as a more cost-effective system.