The Pentagon will be dismissing close to 5,400 probationary civilian workers next week as part of President Donald Trump’s goal to “maximize efficiency and productivity” in the federal government.
“We anticipate reducing the Department’s civilian workforce by 5-8% to produce efficiencies and refocus the Department on the President’s priorities and restoring readiness in the force,” Darin Selnick, acting undersecretary for personnel and readiness at the Department of Defense, said in a statement.
“We expect approximately 5,400 probationary workers will be released beginning next week as part of this initial effort, after which we will implement a hiring freeze while we conduct a further analysis of our personnel needs, complying as always with all applicable laws.
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