By Brittany R. Ballenstedt
September 9, 2008
The Office of Personnel Management on Friday launched an initiative designed to streamline the recruitment and hiring processes at federal agencies.
The hiring guide, which was developed by OPM and the Chief Human Capital Officers Council, aims to simplify the federal hiring process and improve the applicant's experience with it, according to a memorandum from OPM acting Director Michael Hager.
"There is broad agreement that the current competitive hiring process could be improved," the guide stated. "These combined frustrations make it more difficult for the federal government to hire qualified employees in the stiff competition for the top talent."
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