Following the Supreme Court's removal of an injunction, federal agencies are intensifying efforts to reduce their workforces. Eric Ueland from the Office of Management and Budget confirmed agencies are reassessing staffing needs, focusing on having the right personnel in proper roles. Although some agencies have initiated layoffs, others are looking to manage reductions through attrition and incentives for voluntary departures. The hiring freeze imposed by the Trump administration will continue at least until mid-October, contributing to the workforce reduction strategy.
Eric Ueland, deputy director for management and the Office of Management and Budget, stated that agencies are adjusting missions and assessing responsibilities to ensure they have the right people in suitable positions.
The Trump administration informed a federal court that the lifted injunction allowed for plans to reduce the workforce, stating they have shrunk the federal workforce by hundreds of thousands.
Ueland announced that the governmentwide hiring freeze would extend through at least Oct. 15, reflecting ongoing efforts to reduce staffing via attrition and incentivized departures.
Some agencies may reconsider their planned layoffs due to voluntary departures that have occurred, indicating a potential shift in staffing strategy.
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