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Reforming the Federal Hiring Process and Restoring Merit to Government Service
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This is a policy document: an Executive Order (EO 14170) that aims to reform the federal hiring process. The regulation establishes a comprehensive Federal Hiring Plan to improve government recruitment practices. This plan includes specific requirements such as prioritizing candidates committed to government efficiency and constitutional principles, preventing hiring based on race, sex, or religion, implementing alternative assessment methods, reducing time-to-hire to under 80 days, improving candidate communication, integrating modern technology like data analytics, and ensuring agency leadership actively participates in the hiring process. The Order mandates that within 120 days, the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy will develop a detailed hiring plan in consultation with key government offices. The Office of Personnel Management is tasked with establishing performance metrics to evaluate these reforms and monitoring progress with federal agencies and stakeholders. The document emphasizes creating a federal workforce focused on merit, practical skills, and dedication to constitutional principles, with the ultimate goal of improving government service and effectiveness.