Washington: Experts say this week’s departure of more than 150,000 US federal employees represents the worst single-year loss of government talent in decades.
A buyout plan caused the mass departure, which has sparked concerns about a significant “brain drain” as thousands of seasoned employees leave, taking with them years of experience and knowledge that kept essential services operational.
For employees who choose to participate in a deferred exit program that kept them employed through September, the official resignation process will start on Tuesday. President Donald Trump’s efforts to reduce the size of the federal workforce are anchored by the buyouts, which combine financial incentives with the fear of termination for those who turn down the offer.
