Clark Minor has been appointed as the new Chief Information Officer (CIO) at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), following the departure of Jennifer Wendel. Wendel's exit comes amidst widespread leadership turnover and significant restructuring at HHS, with many veteran employees leaving or being reassigned. Current staff express deep concerns about morale and direction, citing a loss of energy that once characterized their work during the COVID pandemic. The agency is undergoing extensive layoffs and centralization of functions, creating uncertainty among remaining employees about their job security and future direction.
"The loss of so much leadership has not only left a power vacuum, but a giant brain drain. Morale is at an all time low."
"People were more energized while we were fighting COVID. The lack of direction as to what's happening and the nonsensical changes have left the staff scrambling and hopeless."
"HHS is currently undertaking a massive restructuring, slashing 20,000 federal employees and centralizing functions like IT and HR."
"Wendel wrote on LinkedIn that she took the administration's deferred resignation program and encouraged remaining staff to 'continue thriving, innovating, and always supporting one another.'"
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