OPM Refreshes Senior Executive Review Board Lineup
Published Date: 8/29/2025
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Heads up! The government just named new members to the Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board, the folks who check how top leaders are doing. This affects senior executives and helps keep leadership sharp and fair. No big money changes yet, but it sets the stage for smooth performance reviews going forward.
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