Office of Personnel Management (U.S.)

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is a U.S. government agency responsible for managing the federal workforce. It oversees hiring, benefits, retirement, and other employment policies for federal employees. OPM ensures that government agencies have qualified staff and maintains personnel records, job classifications, and workplace standards. Essentially, it functions as the administrative backbone that supports efficient management of federal employment, promoting fair hiring practices and workforce integrity across government agencies.