Achieving Government Efficiency and Workforce Optimization Using RIFs, Hiring Restrictions

President Trump has issued an Executive Order launching a Workforce Optimization Initiative aimed at reducing the size of the federal workforce and streamlining government operations. This video breaks down the key steps in this process, including agency restructuring, efficiency measures, and workforce reductions. Additionally, the Order directs the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to implement new rules ensuring that federal employees are held to high standards of conduct and accountability. Watch to learn how these changes may impact federal agencies and employees. Related Articles New Executive Order: Government Efficiency and Workforce Optimization https://www.fedsmith.com/2025/02/12/executive-order-government-efficiency-workforce-optimization/ Judge Keeps Buyout Offer on Hold https://www.fedsmith.com/2025/02/10/judge-keeps-buyout-offer-on-hold/ Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:44 What's Going on With Deferred Resignation Offer? 5:17 New Executive Order 8:00 Guidance for Agencies 8:56 Reduction in Force (RIF) 11:21 Suitability Criteria for Federal Employees 13:17 EO Fact Sheet