Tag: government staffing
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Federal Chaos and Job Losses: A Look at Dismissals Under the Trump Administration
Unpredictable Turnover at the Federal Level The Trump years were marked by a sharp shift in how federal agencies were staffed and managed. More than just policy changes, the period witnessed notable volatility in personnel, with reports of increased firing rates, rapid leadership turnover, and a sense of instability that rippled through the bureaucracy. For…
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Under Trump, federal job losses soared as firings, chaos prevailed
Overview: staffing upheaval in the federal workplace The Trump era brought unprecedented scrutiny and upheaval to the federal workforce. Reports and interviews collected by NPR and other outlets painted a picture of growing churn, early retirements, resignations, and a surge in terminations that disrupted routine government operations. The anecdote tied to Liz Goggin—an employee who…