Workforce
Under Trump, 317,000 federal workers leave government amid upheaval
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In 2025, President Donald Trump’s return to the White House coincided with a sweeping departure from the federal workforce, with about 317,000 employees leaving through firings, resignations and retirements by year’s end, according to the Office of Personnel Management. A crackdown on diversity initiatives, new performance pressures and uncertainty over job security left morale deeply shaken, as personal stories illustrate the human toll.
Robinhood is reducing its workforce by approximately 10 percent. The move affects staff from a base of roughly 2,900 employees. The company aims to streamline operations following weaker first-quarter results.
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A new report urges Illinois to accelerate replacement of nearly 1.5 million lead service lines, estimating it could create up to 90,000 jobs over a decade. The plan calls for prioritizing high-exposure areas and diversifying the workforce amid a multi-billion-dollar funding gap. Advocates highlight the public health crisis posed by the toxic pipes.
Zoom's CEO has stated that AI assistants could shorten the working week to three or four days. This comes as automation continues to reshape professional lives. The prediction highlights potential changes in work structures amid advancing technology.