OPM finalizes performance review overhaul for federal employees
OPM finalizes performance review overhaul for federal employees  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Thu Jul 09 2026
Description: An overhaul to the federal workforce’s performance management system is now set in stone. A final rule from the Office of Personnel Management removes a previous ban on using forced distribution system. It also prohibits employees from challenging the ratings they receive. OPM's new rule marks the first major update to performance management in decades. Here with more, Federal News Network’s Drew Friedman.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.