OPM eager to implement AI to enhance job ‘efficiency’ while reducing federal workforce by one-third
AI Integration in Government Employment WASHINGTON — The Public Administration is looking to enhance employment “efficiency,” particularly through the use of AI to streamline the U.S. government, according to the agency’s new director who spoke to reporters on Monday. Scott Kupo, a former venture capitalist, mentioned that he approaches motivation and performance enhancement with a […]
Trump administration reduces federal workforce by 23,000 positions, OPM reports
Federal Workforce Cut by Trump Administration The Trump administration released data on Tuesday revealing a significant reduction in the federal workforce, with promises of more cuts to come as part of an ongoing effort to eliminate government waste. According to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the total number of federal employees as of […]
Judge restricts Trump’s access to OPM databases for privacy reasons.
Access to the Department of Government Efficiency’s federal database has been limited by federal judges, citing “violations of law and trust.” In February, current and former federal employees, along with their union, the Federation of US Government Employees, filed a lawsuit against the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and DOGE, alleging privacy breaches. On April […]
Retirement Backlog at OPM Experiences Unexpected Increase in May, Rising 33%
The backlog of resignations at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) saw a significant rise last month, attributed to an unexpected surge in resignation applications. In May, the OPM received 15,048 resignation requests, pushing the unpaid backlog to 21,483. This marks a 33% increase from April’s backlog of 16,173. Surprisingly, this year’s tally has reached […]
OPM aims to complete the digitization of federal retirement processing in three weeks.
The agency has a challenging timeline ahead as it transitions to a paperless federal retirement system. The Human Resources Administration is finalizing its modernization project, which has been ongoing for several years. In guidance issued last week, OPM announced its goal to fully digitalize retirement services for all newly retired federal employees within a month. […]
Hegseth calls for DOD civilian employees to comply with OPM email directive
Defense Secretary Pete Hegses said on Sunday that he had directed private employees in all departments to respond to emails from the Department of Personnel Management (OPM). “I am currently instructing each member of the sector's private workforce (just a civilian) to provide five bullets on what I accomplished in a particular job last week,” […]
Democratic lawmaker Alex Padilla demands Elon Musk, OPM stop sending mass emails to staffers
Senator Alex Padilla, D-Cali. requires Elon Musk and Charles Ezell, acting director of the Human Resources Administration (OPM), to stop sending large amounts of emails to staff. In an open letter released Thursday, Padilla said she received a ton of emails from hr@opm.gov, despite several legislative branches and agents not being subject to personnel lawsuits […]
Alex Padilla demands Musk, OPM stop sending mass emails to staffers
Senator Alex Padilla, D-Cali. requires Elon Musk and Charles Ezell, acting director of the Human Resources Administration (OPM), to stop sending large amounts of emails to staff. In an open letter released Thursday, Padilla said she received a ton of emails from hr@opm.gov, despite several legislative branches and agents not being subject to personnel lawsuits […]
OPM instructs agencies to turn over plans for mass government layoffs
A memo from the Human Resources Administration Office (OPM) on Wednesday directs the government to take over plans for a wide range of federal employees by March 13th. Noteproviding more specific guidance since President Trump mandated layoffs on February 11, demanding agencies break the plans for agency cuts (RIF) and broader restructuring. “According to the […]
OPM tells HR leaders that response to Musk is 'voluntary'
The Human Resources Administration (OPM) has notified agency leaders that employee responses to emails seeking a summary of what they have achieved this week were voluntary and that failure to do so would not be considered a resignation. Guidance given to HR personnel at all agencies weakens Saturday push from Elon Musk, sending out five […]