In a decisive move to modernize its human resources infrastructure, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has granted a one-year, sole-source contract to Workday, a leading cloud-based HR services provider. This contract aims to address critical operational challenges and align with recent federal mandates for workforce restructuring.( Reuters) Key Highlights: Urgent Modernization Needs: OPM's existing HR systems have faced significant issues, including payroll errors and benefits disruptions, necessitating immediate modernization efforts.( Reuters) Sole-Source Justification: The contract was awarded without open competition due to pressing operational failures and binding federal mandates that require swift action.( Federal News Network ) Comprehensive HR Solutions: Workday will manage various HR functions, including payroll, benefits, performance management, and time tracking, ensuring compliance with federal requirements.( Federal News Network) Strategic Alignmen...