The federal government is implementing reforms to address poor performance among employees, inspired by strategies used in the tech sector. A recent memo by the US Office of Personnel Management outlines new guidelines for performance ratings and encourages accountability among supervisors. This initiative reflects a trend seen in companies like Meta and Microsoft, where workforce reductions have focused on eliminating low performers. The changes aim to enhance the efficiency of the federal workforce in line with private sector practices, although outcomes in government may vary compared to the private sector.
The US Office of Personnel Management issued a memo on June 17 announcing sweeping reforms to performance management in the federal government, aiming to address "poor performers".
Meta laid off some 4,000 employees to "move out low-performers" and to ensure "the best people on our teams." Microsoft also cut nearly 2,000 employees, whom it said were underperformers.
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