GSA takes 'sledgehammer' to workforce with planned layoffs
Briefly

The General Services Administration (GSA) announced layoffs as part of a government-wide reduction in force led by the Trump administration. Acting Administrator Stephen Ehikian informed GSA employees of this impending cutback, which aims to modernize and streamline the agency. Over 100 employees from Technology Transformation Services have already been let go. The agency is also exploring options for voluntary early retirements and is focusing on utilizing AI to reduce staff. This move is part of a larger effort influenced by billionaire Elon Musk's policies on workforce downsizing.
The agency's acting administrator, Stephen Ehikian, announced layoffs at the General Services Administration as part of the Trump administration's ongoing effort to cut federal jobs.
Ehikian highlighted that the reduction will streamline GSA’s operations, utilizing AI to potentially replace some employee roles, marking a significant transition in federal workforce strategy.
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