In a step officials say is intended to make federal promotions more merit-based, the Office of Personnel Management has published a final rule eliminating the longstanding requirement that employees serve in their current paygrade for at least a year before they become eligible for a promotion.
In an exclusive interview, Scott Kupor, OPM’s director, discussed the changes with Federal News Network’s Drew Friedman. Watch the full interview below; a story is forthcoming.
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