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The Hustle Daily Show
The government is welcoming laid off tech workers with open arms
Nov 27, 2023
Tech industry layoffs have led to an increase in the US federal government's recruitment of tech workers. The government has made efforts to attract talent through higher salaries and improved job accessibility. Other interesting topics discussed include Meta's lawsuit, a bomb threat on Black Friday, record-breaking online spending, Spotify's track length change, and the cancellation of a three-year cruise voyage. Despite challenges, the government's recruitment efforts have been successful.
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- The US government has become an unexpected landing spot for laid off tech workers, with the Department of Veterans Affairs alone hiring 1,000 tech workers in the last year.
- Government agencies face challenges in attracting tech talent due to slower and bureaucratic hiring processes, but addressing these challenges can make government positions appealing to tech workers.
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Tech layoffs and government hiring
The tech industry has seen a significant number of layoffs in recent years, with over 414,000 workers globally being affected. However, amidst this turbulence, the US government has emerged as an unexpected landing spot for tech workers. The US Department of Veterans Affairs alone hired 1,000 tech workers in the last year, increasing average salaries to compete with those offered by big tech companies. The government has also made efforts to make these positions more accessible, utilizing platforms like LinkedIn Lives and Conferences to improve recruitment. With the federal government allocating funds for cybersecurity grants and infrastructure law, the timing seems right for tech talent to flow towards government jobs.
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