With the federal workforce at a 15-year low, some agencies are looking to hire
With the federal workforce at a 15-year low, some agencies are looking to hire  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Wed Apr 22 2026
Description: After major staffing reductions under the Trump administration, the federal workforce is at a 15-year low. But now, some agencies are reversing course and talking again about expanding recruitment opportunities. That comes as administration officials are also pushing for hiring reforms, like technical assessments and pooled recruitment. For the latest on agency hiring prospects, Federal News Network’s Drew Friedman sat down with vice president of government affairs at the Partnership for Public Service, Jenny Mattingley.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.