Some federal agencies launch a new 'deferred resignation' effort to encourage workers to leave their jobs

U.S. Energy Department Re-Launches Voluntary Staff Exit Program

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright is reinstating the so-called Deferred Resignation Program (DRP) to incentivize employees to leave voluntarily before layoffs begin as part of the Trump Administration’s push to reduce the federal workforce and bureaucracy. “This is a difficult but necessary effort to make government more efficient and accountable. In conducting any such exercise, it is important to consider how optimization initiatives could im…

The Savannah River Site's workforce could soon shrink. Here's why.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright offered deferred resignation to Energy Department employees which could reduce the number of site employees from 529 people.

U.S. Agencies Roll Out ‘Deferred Resignation’—Should Federal Workers Be Worried? – Knowhere News

At least six federal agencies are offering employees a “deferred resignation” option as part of the Trump administration’s latest effort to reduce the size of the U.S. government. On Monday night, workers at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Agriculture Department received emails outlining the program, which allows employees to resign while remaining on paid leave for several months, according to emails obtained by NB…

USDA, Energy Dept Offer Incentives for Staff to Quit, Emails Say

USDA, Energy Dept offer incentives for staff to quit, emails say

The U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Energy are offering employees a second round of financial incentives to leave their jobs this month, according to Monday evening emails sent to staff and shared with Reuters.

Several federal agencies give employees another chance to resign with little time to decide

At least four federal agencies are once again giving their employees the option to resign but be paid through the end of September, according to internal emails obtained by CNN and agency spokespeople.