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Hiring Freeze

Federal Hiring Freeze – Here We Go Again

By Michael WaldOct 24, 2016 12:45 PM | Updated: Jan 24, 2017 9:17 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author says that Donald Trump’s suggestion of another federal hiring freeze repeats past mistakes in handling the federal civilian workforce.

Coburn: Freeze Hiring for Selected Federal Jobs to Help Ease Budget Burden

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 25, 2013 6:47 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) is suggesting the White House freeze hiring in lower priority federal job vacancies to help ease the budget burdens the government is currently facing.

Perry: Freeze Federal Civilian Hiring and Salaries Until Budget is Balanced

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 25, 2011 6:00 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

GOP Presidential candidate Rick Perry has released his plan for cutting federal spending and reducing the deficit. It contains some proposals that are likely to be of interest to federal employees.

Congressman Seeks to Freeze Federal Hiring

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 6, 2011 11:15 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Rep. Tom Marino (R-PA) has introduced legislation that would freeze federal hiring for most agencies until the federal deficit is eliminated.

Scaring the Federal Employee: Furloughs, Pay Cuts, Hiring Freeze and Benefit Reduction

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 4, 2010 9:30 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Look for scary stories about the impact on your federal career as a result of this week’s election. Our advice: take a deep breath and think about the new political structure before jumping to conclusions.

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