Reforming the Federal Hiring Process and Restoring Merit to Government Service

What it means

This order aims to overhaul federal hiring practices, directing officials to develop a Federal Hiring Plan within 120 days. It prioritizes hiring based on merit and constitutional values while speeding up the hiring process to under 80 days and modernizing recruitment technology.

Expected impact

• Streamlined federal hiring process with faster recruitment timelines and improved candidate communication
• Greater emphasis on technical skills and constitutional values in the selection process
• Potential reorganization of Senior Executive Service positions across major agencies
• Implementation of modern technologies to enhance recruitment efficiency and candidate tracking
• Establishment of performance metrics to evaluate hiring reform effectiveness