Washington, DC — Memorandum notifies agencies that all employees in Schedule C and Schedule G General Schedule (GS) positions are excluded from the performance appraisal requirements under subchapter I of chapter 43 of title 5, United States Code. As a result of this exclusion, Schedule C and Schedule G GS employees are no longer covered by the performance appraisal provisions of 5 CFR part 430, subpart B, including requirements for performance standards, progress reviews, and annual ratings of record. This memorandum also provides guidance on making acceptable level of competence determinations for Schedule C and Schedule G employees for the purpose of granting GS Within-Grade Increases (WGI).

Washington, DC — Memorandum announces the next phase of the Federal Workforce Competency Initiative (FWCI) to collect job component information for Federal Government occupations.

Washington, DC — OPM is launching the first phase of a multi year modernization effort to streamline and consolidate low use or outdated Federal occupational series, align classification standards with modern work and skills based hiring, and guide agencies through a structured review and transition process.

Washington, DC — Encourage agencies to apprise their employees of relevant provisions from OPM’s Handbook on Leave and Workplace Flexibilities for Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care (Handbook). Namely, this Handbook provides guidance on various leave and work scheduling flexibilities that employees can use either separately or in combination to help balance work, personal, and family obligations. Answers to a few frequently asked questions regarding paid parental leave and adoption or foster care placements are also attached to this memorandum.

Washington, DC — These frameworks provide updated general and technical competencies to support skills-based hiring, workforce planning, employee development, and performance management across the Federal Government.