USDA CIO cites workforce restructuring as reason for hiring freeze, early retirement offers

Published: Aug. 14, 2020, 11:46 a.m.

b"Modernization has been the name of the game for the Agriculture Department in recent years. IT, workforce, and even where employees sit in the office have gotten a fresh look in 2020. So maybe it's no surprise that U-S-D-A's chief information officer announced a round of early retirement offers and a hiring freeze on I-T specialists. The department says these actions are part of a workforce restructuring. Federal News Network's Nicole Ogrysko joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin to explain.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"