A directive has been issued to plan the recruitment of federal academic employees in the US. This directive has been issued in a sketch by the administration of President Donald Trump. This new document has made it clear that the administration is moving ahead with the intention of reducing the number of government employees. Under this policy, thousands of probationary employees were first appointed and now the government’s focus is on civil service officers.
Plan has to be submitted by March 13
According to the circular, federal agencies have been asked to submit their plans by March 13. This decision will not only lead to retrenchment of employees, but many posts will be completely abolished.
This can bring major changes in government functioning. This policy of the administration can have a profound impact on the structure of government departments, due to which the workload and responsibilities will change in many departments.
‘Government is bearing the burden of inefficient employees’ This circular has been issued by Russell Watt, Director of the White House’s Office of Management and Budget, and Charles Ezell, Executive Director of the Human Resources Agency Office of Personnel Management.
This circular states, “The federal government is bearing the burden of inefficient employees. These employees are failing to deliver results for the American public.”
This statement shows that the government is taking tough steps to increase efficiency, so that non-essential employees can be removed and the government machinery can be made more effective.
Trump had already given indications
President Trump had already given indications of retrenchment of government employees. He had signed an Executive Order with Elon Musk, which talked about reducing the number of government employees.
Apart from this, the General Services Administration, which manages federal properties, also recently said that the number of employees is being reduced.
This circular has come at a time when Trump has made cabinet reshuffles before his second term. It is clear from this that the government is fully prepared to make changes in the government system.
Impact on government system due to layoffs
Large-scale layoffs of government employees can have a huge impact on the government system. This will not only affect the efficiency of government services, but can also delay administrative work.
Experts believe that these decisions being taken by the government can weaken the administrative system. The quality of services may be affected due to the reduction in the number of employees in many important government agencies.
Opposition of government unions
Government employees’ organizations and unions have criticized this move. Government employee unions say that this decision will pose a threat to the livelihood of millions of employees.
Union leaders have accused the Trump administration of handing over government services to private hands. They believe that this decision will make government services expensive and the general public will suffer.
Preparation of new administrative structure
Along with this layoff process, the government is also planning a new administrative structure. In this, emphasis is being laid on increasing efficiency and use of technology.
According to experts, this change can increase the role of digital services in the government and automation and artificial intelligence can replace many traditional jobs.
Future of government jobs in America
This circular of the Trump administration has made it clear that the jobs of government employees in America are in danger. Federal agencies have been instructed to submit their layoff plans by March 13, which may lead to the loss of jobs of thousands of employees.
Although this decision may cut government expenditure, it is also likely to have a negative impact on the quality of government services. Government unions and employees have opposed this decision and called it an attack on the rights of employees.
