All articles tagged with #deferred resignation program
The federal workforce has shrunk by about 9% since early 2025, primarily due to voluntary departures under the Trump administration's policies, with some rehiring efforts underway to fill critical roles.
The U.S. federal government is paying over 154,000 employees not to work through a buyout program aimed at reducing costs and streamlining operations, though critics argue it causes chaos and wastes taxpayer money, while proponents claim it offers long-term savings and a dignified exit for workers.
The U.S. government is paying over 154,000 federal employees not to work as part of a program under the Trump administration aimed at reducing the size of government agencies by encouraging voluntary departures.