OPM proposes replacing traditional HR reports with annual agency staffing plans
Federal News Network ·
Hiring & Workforce
Federal hiring, USAJobs, security clearances, hiring freezes, and workforce development.
Pentagon’s New Paid Cyber Apprenticeship Draws 70,000 Applicants in Just Days
ClearanceJobs News ·
OPM proposes decentralized FEVS with fewer questions and less public transparency
Government Executive ·
OPM’s Federal HR 2.0 contract award clears protest window
Nextgov/FCW ·
OPM Plans to Remove Satisfaction Questions from Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey
FEDweek +1 source ·
Audit Finds IRS Missed Treasury Veteran Hiring Goals From 2020–2024
FEDweek ·
GAO: Pentagon workforce cuts and hiring freeze are straining major weapons programs
Federal News Network ·
Unemployment for post-9/11 veterans rises in June as job growth slows
Air Force Times +4 sources ·
Bureau of Prisons to close six facilities, citing extreme staffing shortages
Federal News Network ·
Federal News Network’s Workforce Reimagined 2026: Reshaping the Federal Workforce
FNN — Workforce ·
OPM Seeks Public Comment on New Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) Information Collection Request
Federal Register — OPM ·
OPM Proposes Replacing Human Capital Operating Plans With Annual Staffing Plans in 5 CFR Part 250
Federal Register — OPM ·
Department of War Launches Cyber Apprenticeship Program to Accelerate Skills-Based Hiring
Department of Defense News ·
In-DepthOPM Proposes Eliminating Outdated Time-in-Grade Rule
OPM News ·
OPM proposes decentralizing and revising the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS)
Federal News Network ·
OPM proposes 3 changes to the process for removing federal employees
Federal News Network ·
OPM outlines three proposed changes to the federal employee removal process
Federal News Network +1 source ·
Judge blocks Trump-era effort to increase political control over federal union elections
GovExec — Workforce ·
Senior executives group backs OPM updates to SES training program despite criticism of Trump-era reforms
Government Executive +1 source ·
Unions Ask Appeals Court to Force Ruling on OPM ‘Loyalty’ Hiring Essay Question
NARFE News +1 source ·
Pentagon launches ‘War Force’ initiative to recruit and onboard tech talent
Government Executive +2 sources ·
Pentagon and OPM Launch War Force Recruiting and Hiring Initiative for AI and Software Engineers
ClearanceJobs News +1 source ·
OPM’s expanded suitability authority could be used for post-hire misconduct, blurring hiring vetting and discipline
Government Executive +1 source ·
OPM Final Rule Updates Federal Suitability and Personnel Vetting Procedures
Federal Register — OPM +1 source ·
OPM offers buyouts to healthcare and insurance staff ahead of Open Season to avoid involuntary cuts
FNN — Benefits +1 source ·
Defense Department Launches Cyber Apprenticeship Program to Speed Skills-Based Hiring
Department of Defense News ·
In-DepthOPM moves to let agencies promote federal employees faster by revising time-in-grade rules
GovExec — Workforce ·
OPM Proposes Updated Privacy Act System of Records for Suitability Adjudications (OPM/Central-9)
Federal Register — OPM +1 source ·
OPM Finalizes Tighter SES Candidate Development Certification Rules, Rejects ‘Loyalty Test’ Claims
FEDweek ·
Security Clearance Catch-22 Reaches Top Levels of Government With Acting ODNI Director Appointment
ClearanceJobs News +1 source ·
OPM Final Rule Updates SES Candidate Development Program Standards and Training Requirements
Federal Register — OPM +1 source ·
More Detailed DCSA Data Could Improve Security Clearance Timeline Estimates
ClearanceJobs News ·
A Simple Data Change Could Transform the Security Clearance Process
ClearanceJobs News ·
CBP hits record staffing level and seeks to grow to 25,000 agents with up to $60,000 hiring incentives
Fox News — Politics ·
GAO Report Details Federal Workforce Losses and Why Employees Left in 2025
FEDweek +1 source ·
Air Force and Space Force launch pilot to help spouses with job searches at three bases
Federal News Network +1 source ·
DCSA Strategic Plan Sets Deadlines and Metrics for Security Clearance Modernization
ClearanceJobs News +1 source ·
In-DepthOPM Proposes Eliminating Time-in-Grade Requirement for GS Promotions
Federal Register — OPM +1 source ·
Federal Unions Escalate Challenge Over OPM Hiring Essays
FEDmanager ·
Federal wildland firefighters report increased burnout and low morale, survey finds
FNN — Hiring & Retention ·
Congressional Democrats demand details on revised Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey
Government Executive ·
Unions ask court to rule on lawsuit over ‘loyalty’ essay questions for federal job applicants
Government Executive ·
Unions ask court to compel ruling on lawsuit over politicized federal job application questions
Government Executive +1 source ·
Smart AI adoption in government depends on training and trust in federal employees
Federal News Network ·
National Park Service employees in Intermountain Region vote to unionize
FNN — Hiring & Retention ·
NGA makes AI skills a baseline expectation in hiring and workforce training
Government Executive +1 source ·
Public support for a nonpartisan civil service rebounds, new research finds
Federal News Network ·
DoD Proposes Amendments to AcqDemo Plan by Adopting Select STRL Demo Provisions
Federal Register — DoD ·
DoD Proposes Amendments to AcqDemo Plan, Adopting Select STRL Demo Provisions
Federal Register — DoD ·
DoD Proposes Amendments to AcqDemo Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project
Federal Register — DoD ·
Fake Security Clearance Consultants Target Cleared Professionals: Warning Signs and How to Protect Yourself
ClearanceJobs News +1 source ·
Sen. Warner probes whether cyber agency workforce cuts weakened support for states
Government Executive +1 source ·
GAO: Most Probationary Federal Employee Separations in 2025 Were Voluntary
FedSmith +1 source ·
FSIS Employees Face Deadline to Decide on Relocation From D.C. to Regional Offices
NARFE News ·
OPM Selects Oracle to Consolidate 119 Federal HR Systems Into One Platform
FEDmanager +1 source ·
NTEU sues IRS over removal of employees’ pro-union decorations
GovExec — Workforce ·
CISA Launches Major Hiring Push as Remote Worker Fraud Becomes a Growing Threat
ClearanceJobs News +1 source ·
Pentagon Legal Opinion Ends DCSA Security Clearance Hearing Program
ClearanceJobs News +1 source ·
THC-Infused Drinks Pose Growing Security Clearance Risk for Federal Workers and Service Members
ClearanceJobs News ·
THC-Infused Drinks Can Jeopardize Security Clearances, Experts Warn
ClearanceJobs News ·
USDA ARS employees report planned reorganization and potential staffing cuts, with admin roles hit hardest
Reddit — r/fednews ·
GAO: Probationary federal employees saw higher separation rates in 2025
FNN — Hiring & Retention +1 source ·
GAO: Probationary employees saw higher separation rates during 2025 workforce losses
Federal News Network +1 source ·
OPM explores talent exchanges to place federal employees in industry, starting with NASA
FedScoop ·
Federal hiring problems may start with how federal jobs are defined
FNN — Hiring & Retention +1 source ·
Department of War Launches Cyber Apprenticeship Program to Expand Skills-Based Hiring
Department of Defense News ·
FBI Seizes 13 Fake Consulting Websites Used to Target Security Clearance Holders
ClearanceJobs News +1 source ·
In-DepthExecutive Actions and OPM Guidance Reshaped Probationary Employment Rules, Cutting Staff at Some Agencies
GAO Reports ·
Social Security chief highlights customer service gains after shifting staff to tackle backlogs
Federal News Network +1 source ·
Oracle wins $400M contract to build first governmentwide federal HR system
FedScoop ·
OPM moves forward on HR overhaul with $396M Oracle contract to consolidate 100+ personnel systems
Government Executive ·
OPM Issues Hiring Standards and Required Form for New Schedule Policy/Career (P/C)
FEDweek +2 sources ·
Oracle wins $396M contract to consolidate federal HR systems for 2 million employees
Nextgov/FCW ·
OPM awards $400M human capital management platform modernization contract to Oracle
Reddit — r/fednews ·
OPM awards major HR IT modernization contract to Oracle
Federal News Network ·
OPM Awards Contract for First-Ever Governmentwide HR Platform
OPM News ·
OPM highlights college and tech recruiting tactics to help agencies compete for talent
Nextgov/FCW ·
After year of pushing employees out, OPM embraces familiar recruiting playbook
Government Executive ·
OPM Partners With Scale AI, Cisco, Wiz and Other Tech Firms to Strengthen Federal Talent Pipeline
ClearanceJobs News +1 source ·
OPM Expands U.S. Tech Force With New Industry Partnerships
OPM News ·
OPM Expands Federal Tech Workforce Through New Industry Partnerships
OPM News +1 source ·
FSIS employees face decision deadline under USDA relocation plans
FNN — Unions +1 source ·
FSIS employees face deadline to decide on moves under USDA relocation plan
FNN — Unions ·
OPM moves to let agencies promote federal employees faster by revisiting time-in-grade rules
GovExec — Workforce +1 source ·
USDA relocation plan for food assistance staff could trigger major staffing losses, union warns
FNN — Unions ·
Survey: Fired probationary federal employees report lasting career and mental health impacts
FNN — Pay ·
A year after being fired, many former federal probationary employees say they still haven’t been able to move on
GovExec — Workforce +1 source ·
OPM Proposes Eliminating Outdated Time-in-Grade Rule
OPM News ·
Appeals court largely upholds order reinstating VA union contracts
GovExec — Workforce +1 source ·
House Republicans probe agencies’ settlement practices in federal worker personnel cases
GovExec — Workforce +1 source ·
House GOP probes agency settlements with federal workers
GovExec — Workforce ·
Feds wary of skills-based hiring survey after 15 months of attacks
GovExec — Workforce ·
OPM Expands Access to AI-Powered USA Class Tool to Streamline Federal Hiring
OPM News +1 source ·
Court filings: Federal job applicants can’t skip ‘loyalty question’ even though OPM says it’s optional
FNN — Unions ·
Court filings claim federal job applicants can’t skip OPM ‘loyalty question’ despite it being labeled optional
FNN — Unions +1 source ·
Social Security plans limited rollout of new systems to manage workload after staffing cuts
FNN — Unions ·
OPM Announces New Cybersecurity Role for U.S. Tech Force
OPM News ·
Interior Department Launches Deferred Resignation Program (DRP) for 2026, Alongside VERA Early Retirement
MyFedBenefits Help ·
OPM Announces Governmentwide Hiring Push for Project Management Talent
OPM News +1 source ·
OPM Opens Applications for White House Fellows Program
OPM News +1 source ·
OPM Launches Effort to Recruit the Next Generation of Federal Talent
OPM News +1 source ·