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On May 2, 2025, Stephanie Holmes, the Department’s Acting Chief Human Capital Officer, issued a directive to freeze personnel actions until further notice. This decision was made to ensure stability during our current employee data review processes and to streamline operational focus associated with potential reductions in force.
Included, with limited exception, in the freeze are the following personnel actions:
- Name changes
- Career ladder promotions
- Changes to lower grade
- Reassignments
- Changes in duty station
- Changes to hours (work schedules/full-time/part-time)
- Hardship transfers
- New hires (unless exempted)
- Conversions to competitive service of employees serving in positions with conversion authority (e.g., Veterans’ Recruitment Act)
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Exceptions
The following personnel actions can continue during the freeze:
- Monetary awards (STAR and Performance)
- Changes to Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI)
- Non-pay and return to duty actions
- Pay and step changes
- Within-grade increases
- Retirements and separations
Details and temporary promotions are allowed in limited situations. If a supervisor is seeking to effect a detail or temporary promotion, they should contact their Servicing HR Specialist.
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