Health and Human Services Department offering incentives for employees to voluntarily leave

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Health and Human Services Department offers up to $25,000 to employees to voluntarily leave as part of downsizing under President Trump's plans to shrink the federal workforce.

Key Points

  • Offering up to $25,000 to employees to voluntarily separate
  • Authorized by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
  • Aimed at employees in surplus positions or with skills no longer needed
  • Available to most employees within the HHS
  • Option for eligible employees to take the payment for optional or early retirement
  • HHS is the second-costliest federal agency in the U.S. budget

Pros

  • Helps downsize the federal workforce
  • Minimizes or avoids involuntary separations through voluntary exits
  • Saves costs by offering incentives for surplus positions or skills that are no longer needed

Cons

  • Potential loss of skilled employees
  • Impact on agency operations during downsizing