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December 2017
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Open Season Quality Comparison Tool
Use OPM's Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Plan Comparison Tool to help you choose the right plan for you and your family.
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Dismissal and Closure Operating Status Decision
Learn how OPM and our local partners work together to determine an operating status change for the Federal Government in the Washington, DC area.
November 2017
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Federal Benefits Open Season Begins
The FEHB Program covers over 8.2 million employees, retirees, and their families all across the country. For 2018, there will be 262 health plan choices available, with 15 of them available nationwide. To help you find the right plan for you and your family, OPM’s website provides plan details, including costs, provider directory, services, and benefits.
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OPM Celebrates Native American Heritage Day
OPM celebrates National Native American Heritage Day and recognizes the accomplishments of the people who were the original inhabitants, explorers and settlers of what eventually became the United States. Native American Heritage Day is a civil holiday observed the day after Thanksgiving in the U.S.
October 2017
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Combined Federal Campaign: Online Giving Now Open
Online giving through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) site is officially open! Employees may now visit a brand new, centralized giving portal for all potential CFC contributors across the nation.
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Presidential Management Fellows Application Open
The Class of 2018 Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program is open for applicants today. Read more about the PMF Program and how to apply for the Class of 2018.
September 2017
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National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month. This year's theme is: "Disasters don't plan ahead. You can." Learn how you and your family can plan ahead for disasters.
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
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Federal Tech/Cyber Hiring and Recruitment Event
On November 6th and 7th, the Federal Chief Information Officers Council will host the first-ever, government-wide Federal Tech/Cyber Hiring and Recruitment Event at the Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring, MD.
August 2017
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Human Resources Flexibilities for Hurricane Harvey and its Aftermath
OPM reminds agencies of the wide range of Human Resources (HR) policies and flexibilities currently available to assist Federal employees affected by Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath.
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Women's Equality Day
Please join me in commemorating Women’s Equality Day this Saturday, August 26, 2017, which marks the 97th anniversary of national women’s suffrage. On this date in 1920, the 19th Amendment of the United Sates Constitution was passed, granting women the right to vote. In 1971, 51 years later, the U.S. Congress established Women’s Equality Day.
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Happy Labor Day!
Each year, on the first Monday of September, our nation comes together to recognize a Federal holiday dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers, also known as Labor Day. This day has established a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the success, strength, and well-being of our country.
July 2017
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Honoring our American Heroes
This week was American Heroes week, giving us time to reflect on the true heroes of our nation. We are a country that is truly blessed to have these individuals step forward as part of their daily routines to keep us safe and preserve our way of life.
June 2017
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Inspire Change: Participate in the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey
From May 2 until June 22, 2017, just over a million employees across the Federal government will have the chance to participate in the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS). Your response is valued.
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Pride Month is a Reminder of Our Commitment to our LGBT Federal Colleagues
The month of June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month (LGBT Pride Month). LGBT Pride Month is just one way that we can honor the struggles and achievements of the LGBT community, including the LGBT members of our Federal workforce. Please join me and the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) in celebrating LGBT Pride Month.
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Transforming Human Capital Management Policy through Research, Innovation, and Analytics
On June 7, OPM, in conjunction with American University School of Public Affairs, hosted the 2nd Annual OPM Research Summit. The theme of the summit “Transforming Human Capital Management Policy through Research, Innovation, and Analytics” set the tone for an energy-filled, jam-packed day full of innovative ideas, conversations, and collegial debate with one main goal in mind - to identify potential ways to improve Human Capital Management Policy.
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Work-Life Solutions for Federal Employees
The Federal Government offers a variety of work-life programs and flexibilities to assist agencies in promoting work-life balance for their employees. To assist agencies, OPM recently produced a series of new work-life brochures on family and dependent care, worksite health and wellness, telework, and employee assistance programs.
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Fourth of July on the National Mall
For more than half a century, the National Park Service has been at the heart of the Fourth of July festivities on the National Mall – coordinating the fireworks and concert on the Mall, and co-sponsoring the National Memorial Day Parade and A Capitol Fourth, the all-star salute to American independence broadcast live from the West Lawn of the Capitol.
May 2017
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Each May, the Federal Government recognizes Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month – an opportunity to honor those Americans who can trace their ancestry to a multitude of countries in Asia, Hawaii and the Pacific Island territories, and for us to celebrate those who contribute in so many ways to the success of our Nation.
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OPM Research Summit
OPM is partnering with American University’s School of Public Affairs to host the 2nd Annual Research Summit. This opportunity will connect academic researchers, Federal practitioners, and industry partners to share research, exchange ideas, and participate in critical conversations about ways to transform Human Capital Management Policy through research, innovation, and analytics.
March 2017
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March 14, 2017 Operating Status
Federal agencies in the Washington, DC area are OPEN under 3 hours DELAYED ARRIVAL and employees have the OPTION FOR UNSCHEDULED LEAVE OR UNSCHEDULED TELEWORK. Employees should plan to arrive for work no more than 3 hours later than they would be expected to arrive.
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March 15, 2017 Operating Status
Federal agencies in the Washington, DC area are OPEN.
March 2017
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National Women's History Month
Each March, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management honors Women’s History Month by recognizing the invaluable contributions of women who have inspired and shaped our Nation through civil service.
January 2017
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Federal Holidays and HR Flexibilities for Employees in the Washington, DC, Area during the Week of Inauguration
In January 2017, most Federal employees in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area will have two holidays during the week of Inauguration: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Monday, January 16), and Inauguration Day (Friday, January 20).
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Presidential Management Fellows Program Announces Class of 2017 Finalists
Today, the PMF Program announced the finalists from the class of 2017. Applicants have been notified of how to check their status, and a complete list of finalists is available at PMF.gov. Selection of finalists is based on eligibility and completed application, assessment scores, and workforce planning estimates provided by Federal agencies. Congratulations to the Class of 2017 Finalists!
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Federal Civilian Hiring Freeze Guidance
OMB and OPM released Federal Civilian Hiring Freeze Guidance. This guidance also provides information on exemptions, as well as instructions on how departments and agencies can request exemptions from OPM for critical situations where additional exemptions may be warranted.