In this issue: Rule of Many Webinar, MonsterGov vs USA Staffing, Updated Rule of Many Resource, Merit Hiring Plan Crosswalk Changes, 2026.1 Sprint Review, and February Training Courses
Join Our Rule of Many Webinar on Feb 19
We are continuing our Merit Hiring Plan Webinar Series on Feb 19 from 1 PM – 2 PM ET. This session will walk through how to effectively use the existing tools in the MHME talent acquisition system to implement the “Rule of Many.” This webinar is open to federal agencies using MHME and is ideal for hiring managers, HR professionals, and anyone involved in the hiring process who wants to be prepared for the upcoming deadline.
The Hiring Edge: Why MonsterGov Beats USA Staffing
If your agency is facing pressure to move to USA Staffing, it’s important to have all the facts. There is no mandate requiring agencies to adopt a centralized Talent Acquisition System. In fact, quite the opposite is true. Federal agencies are encouraged to leverage commercial solutions that drive innovation, adaptability, and cost efficiency. That’s where MHME stands out. As a trusted, compliant, and scalable talent acquisition system, we’re proud to be a top choice across government, and fully committed to integrating with the forthcoming Core HCM system.
Updated Rule of Many Resource for MHME
In case you missed it, our Rule of Many resource page remains a go-to reference for federal HR and talent acquisition teams using MHME. Now with new updates since our original post, we explore how MonsterGov’s federal talent acquisition system, MHME, already supports the Rule of Many. MHME offers built-in flexibility to align with your agency’s policies and processes while supporting the administration’s hiring priorities. Whether you’re seeing it for the first time or just need a refresher, this resource is worth revisiting.
The Latest on MHME’s Merit Hiring Plan Crosswalk
We’ve updated our Merit Hiring Plan Crosswalk to reflect the latest changes on how MHME aligns with OPM’s Merit Hiring Plan. As a reminder, this crosswalk highlights how MHME already supports the Plan’s core goals—such as skills-based hiring and improving the job application process – while identifying areas for continued evolution as guidance develops. Be sure to review the latest version below and check back for future updates.
Ready to See What’s New in MHME? Join Our Sprint Review!
Join us for the last MHME Sprint Review for Release 2026.1 on February 9 from 1–2 PM ET! We’ll showcase the latest enhancements in progress before our official Client Preview and UAT later next month, and we hope to hear your feedback! This interactive, virtual session is a great chance for agency users to connect directly with the MHME team, preview work in progress, and help shape our next major release deploying in March. Recordings are also available for users who missed the previous sprint reviews. Register today to save your spot!
February’s Federal TAS Training Events
Check out our upcoming TAS training sessions for February! These virtual training events are open-enrollment and agencies can use their Educational Unit (EU) credits. For agency-only training, please reach out to your MonsterGov representative or contact us.
• Basic Monster Hiring Management Enterprise: February 3-4 (Tues & Wed)
• Monster Onboarding: February 5 (Thurs)
• Selecting Employees with MHME: February 10-11 (Tues & Wed)
• Monster Collaborate for Panel Members: February 18 (Wed)
Please note: Federal hiring newsletters from 2025 are displayed as they were issued when we were still Monster Government Solutions. You may still see references to MHME (now FedHire) or MonsterGov (now ApplyGov) and other differences.