Sweeping Layoffs Hit U.S. General Services Administration Amid Workforce Downsizing

The U.S. General Services Administration has initiated layoffs affecting over 100 probationary employees. The move aligns with efforts to reduce the federal workforce under leadership intent on streamlining government operations. Employees face resignation or eventual termination as the GSA pledges a respectful layoffs process.

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has commenced layoffs targeting probationary employees as part of a workforce reduction strategy. According to insiders, more than 100 employees have been affected. Employees are being given a choice between resignation or facing potential termination, sources disclosed.

In an official statement, the GSA emphasized its dedication to supporting the federal government's initiatives in optimizing workforce size. The agency, which manages government contracts and oversees key technological services, expressed a commitment to handling the layoffs respectfully and with dignity.

This trend follows interventions by figures such as Elon Musk, who, during the Trump administration, aimed to downsize federal staffing. The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau similarly issued termination notices to probationary staff, highlighting a broader push towards reducing government workforce numbers.

(With inputs from agencies.)