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DoD to fire 5,400 probationary employees next week, with hiring freeze to follow

Federal Drive with Tom Temin

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Impact of DOD's Probationary Employee Dismissals

This chapter examines the Department of Defense's decision to lay off a significant number of probationary employees, particularly affecting veterans and younger staff. With half of the 70,000 probationary employees being 34 or younger, the chapter highlights the contrasting approaches to employee terminations within the DOD compared to other agencies.

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