Happy Anniversary, Human Capital Officers!

The Chief Human Capital Officers Council celebrated its fifth anniversary Tuesday with a luncheon at the State Department's Benjamin Franklin Room. The celebration included remarks by Office of Personnel Management Director Linda Springer and CHCO Council Director John Salamone as well as a video presentation featuring CHCOs and members of Congress.

Salamone touched on some of the successes of the council since its inception, including the creation of human capital guidance for use during emergency situations, development of the Human Resources Line of Business, and a collective effort to reform the federal hiring process.

Particularly during a presidnetial transition, Springer said, "one of the things we're most proud of with the council is that half of the CHCOs are career officials. … I want to thank all of you for a great five years, with good wishes and hopes for the next five to come." --Brittany R. Ballenstedt