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Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Laid-off federal workers are struggling to get rehired
As mass layoffs continue to sweep through the federal workforce, thousands of former employees are looking to state and local governments for their next career move. And while some of these organizations have rolled out the red carpet, many highly-qualified, displaced federal job seekers are struggling to find a suitable replacement role. According to research conducted by Oxford Economics, the federal workforce is expected to shrink by 200,000 positions by the end of 2025. While this won't have a huge impact nationally, those based in or near Washington DC will fear the pinch most acutely. Political Action Committee Manager, AVMA, Washington Director of State Campaigns, American Promise, Concord Policy Manager, Government Affairs, American Cleaning Institute, Washington Regulatory Policy Director, Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, Washington Federal Government Affairs Manager, BP Energy, US Couple this with the fact that many state governments are grappling with hiring freezes, budget constraints, and outdated recruitment processes, and you can start to see why the hiring process is taking longer than expected. Public-sector hiring has always tended to move slower than the pace of the private-sector, thanks to red tape, clearance protocols, and administrative approvals. Data from 2020 highlights that it typically takes 130 days to fill a local government job and 96 days to fill a stage government job, compared to just 36 days in the private sector. However, some state and local governments are accelerating efforts to hire displaced federal workers. For example, as of March, New York State had conducted over 100 interviews and hired 28 new employees thanks to its 'New York Wants You' ad campaign. Additionally, over 250 job seekers signed up to attend a career webinar or receive career resources. In Maryland, the state with the highest concentration of federal workers after Washington DC, Governor Wes Moore announced support resources to help Marylanders who have been impacted by federal layoffs. These include a public servants resource website, to serve as a central location for information and resources to assist impacted workers and their families. Additionally, the Maryland Department of Labor resources webpage for federal workers and contractors provides information on unemployment insurance benefits, career guidance, and reemployment support, and has been accessed by more than 50,000 web visitors to date. To put these figures into context, Maryland has lost 3,500 public sector jobs in March 2025, driven by the loss of 2,700 federal government jobs, and has recently passed a budget cutting $2 billion in spending. The reality is that success stories remain the exception rather than the norm and the overall picture is more complicated. While budget constraints and fiscal instability are an ongoing concern, overwhelmed HR departments that may be unable to process high volumes of applications in a fast and efficient manner are exacerbating the problem. One solution lies in embracing technology, particularly AI, to streamline the recruiting process and ensure talent doesn't slip through the cracks. One example of how AI is reshaping recruitment is Amply's conversational tool, Robin, which acts as a talent engagement agent. Built to interpret the subtleties of human communication, Robin engages with job seekers in real time, helping them navigate listings and understand roles more clearly. It reflects a growing shift toward more personalized and responsive digital experiences in the job search process. Additionally, there's Dash, an AI-driven application and assessment agent which acts as a data-driven co-pilot to help HR professionals and recruitment specialists find and hire the best talent. Dash saves the hours typically spent on the tedious task of manually sorting applications by automating and intelligently sorting candidates. Despite the many challenges former federal workers face, many remain hopeful that government at the state and local level can absorb a significant share of the federal workforce until the future looks more certain. And whether that hope turns into reality will depend as much on political will and budget flexibility as on the qualifications of the workers themselves. Until then, laid-off federal employees remain in limbo. Waiting, applying, and hoping. Looking for a new opportunity? Browse thousands of jobs on The Hill Job Board Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
02-05-2025
- Business
- The Hill
Laid-off federal workers are struggling to get rehired
As mass layoffs continue to sweep through the federal workforce, thousands of former employees are looking to state and local governments for their next career move. And while some of these organizations have rolled out the red carpet, many highly-qualified, displaced federal job seekers are struggling to find a suitable replacement role. According to research conducted by Oxford Economics, the federal workforce is expected to shrink by 200,000 positions by the end of 2025. While this won't have a huge impact nationally, those based in or near Washington DC will fear the pinch most acutely. 5 jobs hiring across the U.S. Political Action Committee Manager, AVMA, Washington Director of State Campaigns, American Promise, Concord Policy Manager, Government Affairs, American Cleaning Institute, Washington Regulatory Policy Director, Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, Washington Federal Government Affairs Manager, BP Energy, US Couple this with the fact that many state governments are grappling with hiring freezes, budget constraints, and outdated recruitment processes, and you can start to see why the hiring process is taking longer than expected. Public-sector hiring has always tended to move slower than the pace of the private-sector, thanks to red tape, clearance protocols, and administrative approvals. Data from 2020 highlights that it typically takes 130 days to fill a local government job and 96 days to fill a stage government job, compared to just 36 days in the private sector. However, some state and local governments are accelerating efforts to hire displaced federal workers. For example, as of March, New York State had conducted over 100 interviews and hired 28 new employees thanks to its 'New York Wants You' ad campaign. Additionally, over 250 job seekers signed up to attend a career webinar or receive career resources. In Maryland, the state with the highest concentration of federal workers after Washington DC, Governor Wes Moore announced support resources to help Marylanders who have been impacted by federal layoffs. These include a public servants resource website, to serve as a central location for information and resources to assist impacted workers and their families. Additionally, the Maryland Department of Labor resources webpage for federal workers and contractors provides information on unemployment insurance benefits, career guidance, and reemployment support, and has been accessed by more than 50,000 web visitors to date. To put these figures into context, Maryland has lost 3,500 public sector jobs in March 2025, driven by the loss of 2,700 federal government jobs, and has recently passed a budget cutting $2 billion in spending. Streamline hiring The reality is that success stories remain the exception rather than the norm and the overall picture is more complicated. While budget constraints and fiscal instability are an ongoing concern, overwhelmed HR departments that may be unable to process high volumes of applications in a fast and efficient manner are exacerbating the problem. One solution lies in embracing technology, particularly AI, to streamline the recruiting process and ensure talent doesn't slip through the cracks. One example of how AI is reshaping recruitment is Amply's conversational tool, Robin, which acts as a talent engagement agent. Built to interpret the subtleties of human communication, Robin engages with job seekers in real time, helping them navigate listings and understand roles more clearly. It reflects a growing shift toward more personalized and responsive digital experiences in the job search process. Additionally, there's Dash, an AI-driven application and assessment agent which acts as a data-driven co-pilot to help HR professionals and recruitment specialists find and hire the best talent. Dash saves the hours typically spent on the tedious task of manually sorting applications by automating and intelligently sorting candidates. Looking to the future Despite the many challenges former federal workers face, many remain hopeful that government at the state and local level can absorb a significant share of the federal workforce until the future looks more certain. And whether that hope turns into reality will depend as much on political will and budget flexibility as on the qualifications of the workers themselves. Until then, laid-off federal employees remain in limbo. Waiting, applying, and hoping.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Activists rally against SAVE Act at Capitol
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Advocates gathered outside Michigan's Capitol today to rally against the proposed SAVE Act. According to the Michigan Department of State, the would require voters to register in person with either their birth certificate, a U.S. passport, or a naturalization certificate. The event, Uncle Same Wants YOU to Stop the SAVE Act, was founded and hosted by Cara Erskine, with co-host Larry Jackson, Ottawa County Democratic Chair. Great Lakes Democracy Alliance Indivisible organized the event. Michigan`s Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II and others spoke at the event. 'This bill is not about election security. It's a trick,' said Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on the Michigan Department of State . 'The SAVE Act masquerades as a reasonable election security bill, but the president, the bill's sponsors and opponents of democracy everywhere know its true purpose – to end American elections as we know them,' said Secretary Benson in a video posted to the Michigan Department of State . Michigan officials weigh in on SAVE Act The SAVE Act would also establish criminal penalties for registering someone who does not have the right documents to vote. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, as of January 2025, eight states require proof of citizenship to register to vote. 6 News will have more on the event in our show this evening. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Are you a fired federal worker? These 5 states want to hire you.
Thousands of federal workers have been fired by the Trump administration and DOGE. Now, some states are hoping to lure those workers into state governments. They include New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and others. If you've been fired by the Trump administration, your next job might be in state government. That's the bet that several governors are making as they launch recruitment drives to scoop up some of the thousands of federal workers who've been affected by job cuts led by the White House DOGE office. For workers, it's not without challenges. You may have to move to a new state, and state government jobs may pay less than similar roles in the federal government. For governors, there's only upside, with the possibility of bolstering state governments while offering a political contrast to President Donald Trump. Here are the states that have launched recruitment drives for federal workers in recent weeks. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's campaign to lure federal workers to jobs in New York's state government may be the flashiest of any governor. In early March, Hochul launched the "New York Wants You" initiative in a bid to fill what the governor's office says are more than 7,000 open positions. The campaign included advertisements in Washington, DC's Union Station featuring a drawing of the Statue of Liberty pointing forward — a reference to the "Uncle Sam" posters used for US Army recruitment during World War I. "The federal government might say 'you're fired,'" Hochul said in an announcement video. "But here in New York, we say 'you're hired.'" New York is also touting the benefits of working in state government, including paid parental leave, and flexible schedules. More than 53,000 federal workers live in New York, according to the Congressional Research Service. Pennsylvania Pennsylvania is hoping to capitalize on the skillset of federal employees to fill critical roles in their state government. Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order last week directing state agencies to treat federal government work experience as equivalent to state-level work experience in a bid to fill certain roles — particularly in civil engineering, nursing, corrections, and accounting — more quickly. "We have an opportunity to recruit federal workers and veterans who have significant experience and expertise in all of these fields because they've held these jobs already at the federal level or in the military," Shapiro said in a statement at the time. There are currently about 5,600 open positions in Pennsylvania state government, according to the governor's office. As part of the initiative, the state also launched a new website that includes a chart comparing state government roles to equivalent federal government roles. More than 66,000 federal workers live in Pennsylvania, according to the Congressional Research Service. Maryland Maryland, which borders Washington, DC and is home to 143,000 federal workers, according to the Congressional Research Service, is also trying to hire more people to work in state government. But Gov. Wes Moore isn't just talking about state jobs — he's also encouraging fired federal workers, and others who work for organizations that depend on federal funding, to consider becoming teachers. "Are you a federal employee looking for a meaningful career change? Your commitment to public service makes you an asset in shaping the future of education," reads a state website set up to support the initiative. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has also launched a bid to lure fired federal workers into state government. There are currently 4,500 open positions according to the "Virginia Has Jobs" website, which Youngkin announced late last month. Unlike other governors who've extended help to federal workers, Youngkin is a Republican. As a result, he's expressed general support for DOGE-led cuts to the federal workforce, even as he shows sympathy toward those who have been fired. "This process that the federal government is going through is one that is needed, because of the inefficiency and bloat of the federal government," Youngkin said at a recent press conference. "With that said, this isn't about the workers, who I know are really, really, really scared." More than 144,000 federal workers live in Virginia, according to the Congressional Research Service. Hawaii The Aloha State is looking to hire federal workers — and quickly. Gov. Josh Green signed an executive order last month launching Operation Hire Hawaii, an initiative that directs state agencies to prioritize "displaced" federal workers for open positions. The order also expedites the hiring process, directing agencies to make a conditional job offer within 14 days of receiving an application. More than 24,500 federal workers live in Hawaii, according to the Congressional Research Service. Read the original article on Business Insider
BBC News
21-02-2025
- BBC News
Police appeal after theft of more than £220,000 of jewellery
Police are appealing for help after between £220,000 and £240,000 of jewellery and watches were stolen from a Plymouth and Cornwall Police said the burglary was reported as haven taken place at Wants Jewellers on Armada Way, Plymouth between 17:30 and 19:00 GMT on 13 said they believed the suspect left the scene via the roof of the adjacent property onto Cornwall Street but returned at about 22:00 GMT to steal further Sgt Paula Tucker, who is leading the investigation, said they were releasing new images of a man they would like to identify and speak to "in the hope that it may jog someone's memory". Det Sgt Tucker said it had been established that a suspect gained entry to the vacant premises, which was previously Barista Brothers next door, and used it to access Wants as early as 5 February."The suspect is known to have been in the city centre in the early hours of the evening on February 5, 6, 8, 9 and 12, around the Cornwall Street and Armada Way area," she said."The suspect has also been seen in the Mutley Plain area. "He is believed to be Eastern European and could have been staying locally in short term rented accommodation such as an Airbnb."Anyone with information is asked to get in contact via 101 or Crimestoppers, quoting reference 50250038839.
