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Staff Re-build at SSA Set to Commence
Just a few months into his Social Security Administration post, Commissioner Martin O’Malley is launching a concerted move to quickly re-build a workforce decimated by turnover and hiring freezes in recent years. Aided by a slight increase in funding, O’Malley is embarking on a “targeted hiring plan for the agency, aiming to improve not only hiring, but also retention of employees.” O’Malley’s plans and staffing objectives are outlined in a Federal News Network post by reporter Drew Friedman, which you can access here. And, for more background on the SSA staffing woes and their impact on the Agency’s service to the public, check out this post from yesterday’s Social Security Report Latest News articles.