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2025 Sees 317,000 Federal Employees Depart Amid Hiring Challenges

11/27/2025

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In 2025, 317,000 federal employees left the government, surpassing the 300,000 target set by Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Director Scott Kupor.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration issued guidelines requiring agencies to submit staffing plans by December 14, 2025.
Kupor cited a demographic challenge in hiring early-career employees, worsened by recruitment cuts.
Agencies must form strategic hiring committees to align staffing with presidential priorities and obligations, emphasizing skilled, cost-effective hires.

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Story summary

In 2025, 317,000 federal employees left the government, surpassing the 300,000 target set by Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Director Scott Kupor.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration issued guidelines requiring agencies to submit staffing plans by December 14, 2025.
Kupor cited a demographic challenge in hiring early-career employees, worsened by recruitment cuts.
Agencies must form strategic hiring committees to align staffing with presidential priorities and obligations, emphasizing skilled, cost-effective hires.