Suddenly There Are Federal Layoffs
Just this morning : The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has reportedly extended a buyout offer to its entire workforce. This follows President Trump’s proposal to encourage millions of federal workers to resign by February 6 in exchange for pay and benefits lasting until September 30. Trump is offering the buyouts to make sure all federal workers are “on board with the new administration’s plan to have federal employees in office,” CNBC reported. Only 6% of all federal workers actually work full-time in the office! This follows : After going offline over the weekend as part of Trump’s goal to streamline federal operations and slash government spending, the official website of USAID is back online—but not for the reasons anyone expected. The agency’s website now serves as a digital pink slip for its global workforce. All USAID direct hire personnel are to be placed on administrative leave globally, with mandates for many to return to the U.S. This directive excludes onl...