Pentagon to fire 5,400 probationary workers, institute hiring freeze
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the Pentagon to come up with plans to cut 8% from the defense budget in each of the next five years, sources familiar with his plans told CBS News.
Pentagon says it will cut 5,400 probationary workers, start hiring freeze
Washington – The Defense Department said Friday it’s cutting 5,400 probationary workers starting next week and will put a hiring freeze in place.
DoD to fire 5,400 probationary employees next week, with hiring freeze to follow
"Those who we need, who are the best and brightest, are going to stay. Those who are under performers — won't," said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Pentagon Says It Will Start Firing 5,400 Probationary Civilian Employees Next Week
"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,
Pentagon says it will cut 5,400 probationary workers starting next week
The Defense Department says it’s cutting 5,400 probationary workers starting next week and will put a hiring freeze in place
Donald Trump to Fire Thousands of Pentagon Employees Next Week
According to a press release, the cuts will primarily affect employees with one to two years of service who are "probationary."
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