🧊The Thaw Begins?
The federal hiring freeze is easing as agencies shift to a merit‑based, skills‑first recruitment model. The VA plans to double hires and cut time‑to‑hire to 30 days, while OPM introduces shared certificates and technical assessments across departments. The CDC now permits interim telework for disability accommodations, easing a 9,000‑case backlog, and DHS is delivering back pay to furloughed staff after a 54‑day payroll halt. Concurrently, multiple agencies are hosting virtual hiring events to boost internal mobility and upskilling.
âś‹Everyone Is Quitting?
Several federal agencies are experiencing unprecedented turnover, with the Peace Corps, IRS, Social Security Administration, and Department of Education each losing 25‑50% of their workforce. The U.S. Postal Service reported a $9.5 billion net loss for 2025, prompting discussions of service...