The Trump administration has certainly rolled out an ambitious offer, extending a seven-month buyout to federal employees who opt not to return to their offices, a move that seems almost to be throwing money at the problem. The deadline for resignation is set for next Thursday, suggesting a desperate push to reshape the federal workforce. The Office of Personnel Management’s email outlining the four pillars of a new federal workforce is a curious mix of ambition and idealism, seemingly a new manual for the training of the next generation of civil servants. The deferred resignation program, while sounding like a delayed retirement plan, actually seems like an early retirement option. With this policy, it’s no surprise many civil servants might be considering an exit, given the promise of extra months of pay. However, the implications for public service delivery and the crackdown on lawbreakers remain to be seen. Whether this move is smart or foolish, it has certainly provided a new ‘option’ for federal employees.
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