Why fired federal employees are ideal for companies with talent shortages

Why fired federal employees are ideal for companies with talent shortages

Government employees have the types of skills and experience that make them prime candidates for industries struggling with talent shortages. Raymond Lee, founder and president of Careerminds, warns, though, that private sector companies need to prepare themselves for taking on former feds. He joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin to discuss. Interview transcript: Tom Temin: And your company specializes in getting people jobs that have been la…

Kansas City will fast-track job applications from fired federal workers. Here’s what to know

Kansas City is a hub for federal offices like the Social Security Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency, the IRS and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Toolkit: Advocating for Fired Federal Workers

Summary: President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk’s DOGE has led to massive firings across the federal government. In the first hours of his Administration, President Trump instituted a federal government hiring freeze and revoked job offers. In the weeks following, thousands of workers were fired, top officials and watchdogs ousted, and 77,000 employees pressured to leave.  This toolkit includes messaging, content and resources to suppo…