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May 2023
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RELEASE: U.S. Office of Personnel Management Releases New “Quick Guide” to Help Federal Employees Prepare for Retirement
OPM released the OPM Retirement Quick Guide, a three-page guide to voluntary retirement that walks federal employees through what to expect as a retirement application is processed and benefits are determined.
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RELEASE: U.S. Office of Personnel Management Celebrates the Chief Human Capital Officers Council Turning 20
OPM hosted the Chief Human Capital Officers (CHCO) Council 20th Anniversary Awards Ceremony and Celebration, recognizing two decades worth of progress and accomplishments.
April 2023
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RELEASE: OPM Director Kiran Ahuja Delivers Commencement Address at University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairs
OPM Director Kiran Ahuja delivered a commencement address today to graduates of the University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairs.
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RELEASE: OPM Releases Proposed Regulations to Prohibit Use of Previous Salary History
Today, OPM released proposed regulations that would prohibit the use of previous salary history in setting pay for federal employment offers.
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ADVISORY: OPM Director Kiran Ahuja to Promote Federal Service in Commencement Address at UGA
OPM Director Kiran Ahuja will deliver the commencement address to the 2023 graduating class of the University of Georgia’s (UGA) School of Public and International Affairs on Friday, May 12.
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RELEASE: U.S. Office of Personnel Management Releases New Data Strategy and Dashboards to Increase Federal Agency Access to OPM Data Products and Services
OPM released its OPM Data Strategy Fiscal Years 2023-2026, which lays out a vision to fully leverage OPM and agency human capital data, and to provide federal agencies, federal employees, and public users seamless access to OPM data products and services.
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RELEASE: OPM Authorizes Emergency Leave Transfer Program for Feds Affected by 2023 Arkansas Severe Storms and Tornadoes
OPM has authorized the use of an emergency leave transfer program (ELTP) for federal employees adversely affected by the 2023 Arkansas severe storms and tornadoes.
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RELEASE: U.S. Office of Personnel Management Hosted a Virtual National Engagement for Federal and Non-Federal Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Professionals
OPM recently hosted a virtual national engagement titled “A Conversation with U.S. Office of Personnel Management: Leading the Way in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA).” The virtual event provided an opportunity for OPM's Office of DEIA to share significant updates, tips, and promising practices with federal and non-federal (public, private, education, non-profit) senior executives and DEIA thought-leaders across the nation.
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RELEASE: OPM Authorizes Emergency Leave Transfer Program for Feds Affected by 2023 Mississippi Severe Storms, Winds, and Tornadoes
OPM has authorized the use of an emergency leave transfer program (ELTP) for federal employees adversely affected by the 2023 Mississippi severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes.
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RELEASE: New Episode in “Asian American Changemakers” Docuseries Features OPM Director Kiran Ahuja
Voice of America’s Asian American Changemakers series premiered its final episode recently featuring the work of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management and the leadership of Director Kiran Ahuja. Asian American Changemakers is a character driven docuseries highlighting the lives and experiences of Asian Americans in the political and public arena.
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RELEASE: OPM Releases Interim Final Rule for the New Postal Service Health Benefits Program
OPM has released the interim final rule for the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program, a new health insurance program within the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program.
March 2023
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RELEASE: U.S. Office of Personnel Management Releases Updated Guidance Advancing Gender Identity Inclusion in the Federal Workplace
On International Transgender Day of Visibility, OPM released Guidance Regarding Gender Identity and Inclusion in the Federal Workplace, an update to existing guidance originally released in 2015.
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RELEASE: U.S. Office of Personnel Management Announces Government-wide Training for Federal Employees to Succeed in Hybrid Work Environments
OPM announced today free government-wide trainings for all Federal employees to help them succeed in a hybrid work environment. The trainings, titled “Thriving in a Hybrid Environment,” will support Federal employees and equip them to develop and implement hybrid work environment best practices within their agencies. OPM will offer twelve in-person and six virtual training sessions.
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RELEASE: U.S. Office of Personnel Management Memo Calls for an Inclusive, Agile and Engaged Federal Workforce to Serve the American People
OPM released a new memorandum today detailing a vision for the future of the workforce: a Federal government with a workforce that is inclusive, agile and engaged, with the right skills to enable mission delivery.
February 2023
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RELEASE: New Federal Internship Portal Centralizes Search and Application Process for Prospective Interns
OPM, Department of Labor, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) have developed and launched a new portal on USAJOBS for prospective Federal interns. Located at intern.usajobs.gov, the Federal Internship Portal is a one-stop shop for prospective interns to find opportunities and apply for internships in the Federal government.
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RELEASE: U.S. Office of Personnel Management Releases Government-wide Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Annual Report
OPM released its inaugural report: Government-wide DEIA: Our Progress and Path Forward to Building a Better Workforce for the American People. This report highlights accomplishments aligned with the Government-wide Strategic Plan to Advance DEIA in the Federal Workforce and preview priorities for 2023 consistent with Executive Order (EO) 14035.
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RELEASE: U.S. Office of Personnel Management Announces Finalists for Class of 2023 Presidential Management Fellows
OPM has announced the Finalists for this year’s Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program. Of the more than 10,000 individuals from around the world who applied for the program, 850 Finalists were chosen. The large number of applications to this competitive program marks a record number of applications over the past ten years.
January 2023
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RELEASE: OPM Authorizes Emergency Leave Transfer Program for Feds Affected by 2023 California Severe Winter Storms
OPM has authorized the use of an emergency leave transfer program (ELTP) for federal employees adversely affected by the 2023 California severe winter storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides.
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RELEASE: U.S. Office of Personnel Management Releases Guidance on Increasing Opportunities for Federal Internships, Fellowships, and Other Early Career Programs
OPM released guidance today on increasing opportunities for internships, fellowships, apprenticeships, and other student and early career programs in the Federal Government.