The federal workforce shrank by 10.3% in 2025 — and AI may accelerate that trend. As tech giants slash jobs and cite AI as the reason, could the federal government be next? Explore what federal employees need to know about AI adoption, workforce reductions, and how to navigate the uncertainty ahead.

OPM's April 2026 guidance eliminates performance appraisal requirements for Schedule C and Schedule G political appointees — and it may signal bigger changes ahead which could impact the future of performance management for all federal employees.