May 28, 2025
Significant layoffs across various federal agencies have marked 2025, with thousands of employees affected. Notable reductions include 10,000 positions at USAID and 5,400 at the Department of Defense .
These layoffs have led to legal challenges and raised concerns about the long-term impact on public services and institutional knowledge. For private sector employers, this presents an opportunity to tap into a pool of experienced professionals seeking new opportunities. However, it also necessitates thoughtful onboarding processes to integrate former federal employees into different organizational cultures.