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Even a brief government shutdown might hamper morale, raise costs and reduce long-term efficiency in the federal workforce
Even a brief government shutdown might hamper morale, raise costs and reduce long-term efficiency in the federal workforce A possible government shutdown on October 1, 2025, could have severe consequences for federal workers, including hampering morale, raising costs, and reducing long-term efficiency. A study of past government shutdowns found that furloughed employees are 31% more […]
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From business exports to veteran care โ hereโs what some of the 35,000 federal workers in the Philadelphia region do
From business exports to veteran care โ hereโs what some of the 35,000 federal workers in the Philadelphia region do Federal layoffs have affected employees at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia. Ryan Collerd/AFP via Getty Images Layoffs of federal employees and cutbacks to federal agencies have direct consequences for the Philadelphia area. I am […]
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Is the US heading for a government shutdown? 5 essential reads to occupy the mind while we wait to find out
Is the US heading for a government shutdown? 5 essential reads to occupy the mind while we wait to find out Hello, shutdown, my old friend … Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Brinkmanship, a political scramble to keep the lights on in Washington and finger-pointing over who is to the blame โ weโve […]
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