Insights from the 2023 MHME User Group

On August 23, 2023, MonsterGov hosted its latest Federal User Group to explore ideas for the future of the MHME federal talent acquisition system. Thank you to the 13 representative agencies for joining us virtually to exchange viewpoints on their MHME priorities for 2024 and beyond. We welcome you to read on to see the results of the User Group – including which tech priority had votes from 12 of 13 agencies!

Closeout Checklists and More in MHME 4.17

Federal agency clients joined MonsterGov for a preview of MHME 4.17 on October 30, 2023. The MonsterGov team showcased some of their favorite updates, such as closeout checklists, non-competitive eligibility questions, and additional support for cyber work roles. Client agencies with a MonsterGov Corner account can access the recording through the link below to prepare for UAT.

Let’s Talk About the Governmentwide
Assessment and Selection Dashboard

Please join us for our first MonsterGov "Water Cooler” on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, on the governmentwide Hiring Assessment and Selection Outcome Dashboard built to support EO 13932. Hear updates from MonsterGov on the Hiring Assessments Dashboard initiative, get questions answered, chat with other federal agency attendees, and more. This event is limited to current client agencies, and while registration is not required, attendees are encouraged to submit questions in advance through the Corner post linked below.

Get Involved with OPM’s Hiring
Experience (HX) Group

OPM is taking a strategic approach to improving the Federal Hiring Experience and at the center of this effort is OPM’s Hiring Experience (HX) Group. The HX Group is open to all federal agencies, including those using MonsterGov’s MHME, and we encourage you to get involved to get direct access to information on critical federal hiring programs. Corner users can get more information through the FAQ link below.

Final Regulations from OPM on
Fair Chance Act

OPM issued final regulations for the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, which prevents a hiring agency from collecting information on criminal background and history prior to a conditional offer being made for federal employment. Check the MonsterGov news page below for more information on what this means and our suggestions for MHME.

It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month – Are You Aware of MHME’s FedRAMP Authorization?

No better time than spooky October to take a closer look at your federal agency's security posture, especially for your talent acquisition system. The good news is: MHME has a FedRAMP Agency Authorization, and client agencies can reuse our FedRAMP security package for their system ATOs. How do you do that? Check out our FedRAMP resource page below to find out!

DOL and EEOC Publish Disability Resource Guide

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Labor (DOL) jointly published a resource guide “to help federal agencies better understand the recruitment, hiring and employment of individuals with disabilities.”

Happy Halloween from your favorite Monster!