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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with a federal worker based in Illinois. They’ve asked to be anonymous for fear of job repercussions. Business Insider has verified their identity and employment. It’s been edited for length and clarity.My agency announced the return to office.I had been expecting it,…
In 2019, I co-founded a company that was acquired by Twitter in 2021. As part of the deal, I became the head of product of the Twitter Developer Platform.When Elon Musk took over Twitter in late 2022, I was among the thousands of employees who were unceremoniously laid off. I…
Former Assistant US Attorney Alex Kristofcak was put on leave after criticizing Trump’s DEI policy.He has since left his position at the US District Court for the Southern District of New York.Kristofcak is now urging leaders to speak out against Trump’s attacks on the judiciary.A former assistant US attorney said…
BI spoke to federally employed military spouses about how mass firings have impacted them.They said the changes, which one called ‘psychological warfare,’ have scrambled familial planning.Of employed military spouses, 27% work for the federal government, compared to 2% of Americans.When Cassandra Ramsey first arrived at a US Army base in…
After all the hullabaloo about fired federal workers, many are now back at work — sort of.They’re on paid administrative leave after a court ordered the Trump administration reinstate roughly 25,000 of them.Ten of them spoke to BI about the whiplash of their careers and financial lives.The latest twist in…
Good morning. The backlash Tesla owners are facing over Elon Musk has crossed the pond. Here in London, a man says he was aghast when he was confronted about his vehicle in a parking lot.In today’s big story, BI spoke with 10 federal workers who voted for Trump. Months later,…
Federal workers looking to move to the private sector could face increased challenges.Economic uncertainty and a dearth of middle-management roles could hurt job seekers’ prospects.Universities, which have been landing spots for government workers, are also pausing hiring.Federal workers trying to trek to the private sector could find they’ve walked into…
Layoffs led by DOGE have pushed thousands of federal workers into the job market.Job seekers with government experience might want to focus on skills that are valuable to companies.Be ready to share ways you’ve succeeded in your work, a career expert told BI.Federal workers hoping to jump into the private…
A coalition of 20 attorneys general is suing the Trump administration over mass layoffs.The lawsuit claims that federal agencies did not provide the required notice for the layoffs.It said that notices allow employees to budget for lost income and for states to mobilize resources.A coalition made up of 20 attorneys…
Pete Hegseth said the Defense Department’s civilian workers must reply to DOGE’s productivity email.The Defense Department initially told workers to “pause any response” to the request.Hegseth said on Sunday that the DoD reviewed its procedures and decided that workers can respond.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the department’s civilian employees must…
