Mass Firings of Probationary Employees at the Department of Defense

The Department of Defense has initiated mass firings of probationary employees as part of staff reductions. The firings are expected to target 5,400 employees and are driven by a White House advisory board's directive to reduce the federal workforce. The criteria for termination is allegedly based on poor performance, but some employees with good track records have also been dismissed. The process has caused stress and confusion among employees.