Storyboard

Trump's RTO order has federal workers split

President Donald Trump appears to have shaken up the federal workforce in his first 48 hours. Just hours into his new administration, he signed a return-to-office order for federal employees. Whatever their position, those who work for — and with — the government are bracing for change.

Avatar - Business Insider
Curated by
Business Insider
    • U.S. Politics
    • Trump news update
    • Politics
    • U.S. Government
    • Remote Work
Trump's RTO order has federal workers split
Continue to read
12 stories in this Storyboard

    BACK TO THE OFFICE

    Trump on Monday signed an executive order mandating that federal workers return to their offices full time, a core element of his focus on overhauling the government workforce.

    Trump orders federal employees to return to the office full time

    Trump orders federal employees to return to the office full time

    A HIRING FREEZE

    Some employees might not be returning to their desks at all. A hiring freeze was established for some new workers joining federal agencies.

    GOODBYE DEI

    Trump signed an executive order terminating DEI roles and initiatives. It's part of a wider right-wing pushback against DEI, which Trump says is discriminatory.

    DOGE

    The Department of Government Efficiency is also working to recommend ways that the Trump administration can cut the size of the federal workforce.

Related articles

More stories from U.S. Politics