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The former head of the OPM condemns Trump buyout offer and says federal workers are being 'tormented'


Published on 2025-02-05 12:20:43 - MSN
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  • Acting as a kind of HR department for the federal government and tasked with managing that workforce, the OPM made headlines last week when it sent millions of federal workers a b

The article discusses the criticism from former Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Director Linda Springer regarding a buyout offer made by former President Donald Trump to federal workers. Springer condemns the offer, describing it as a form of "torment" for federal employees. The buyout, which was part of Trump's broader initiative to reduce the size of the federal workforce, was seen by Springer as poorly planned and executed, potentially leading to a loss of experienced staff and institutional knowledge. She highlighted the lack of a coherent strategy for replacing these workers, which could disrupt government operations. Furthermore, Springer pointed out the emotional and professional distress caused to employees, who were left uncertain about their job security and future career prospects. This move was part of Trump's ongoing efforts to reshape the federal government, which has been met with significant backlash from both current and former government officials.

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