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STAT+: In DOGE’s aftermath, federal health workers bristle at new performance reviews

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Federal health workers at the Department of Health and Human Services are resisting new performance review requirements imposed by the Trump administration. Staff must complete 6,000-character self-assessments by Friday to avoid ranking adjustments, a move intended to standardize ratings across agencies. This conflict arises amid ongoing tensions following Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) layoffs and departures, leaving employees wary of the new evaluation system.

Key points

• Federal health workers at the Department of Health and Human Services are resisting new performance review requirements imposed by the Trump administration.
• Staff must complete 6,000-character self-assessments by Friday to avoid ranking adjustments, a move intended to standardize ratings across agencies.

Context

Tensions between federal health workers and the Trump administration escalated after Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) layoffs and continued departures. Staff are now facing new performance review mandates that require extensive self-assessments to ensure consistent and credible ratings across agencies.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to reported staff concerns and administration guidance; specific numbers of affected employees or dates of the initial layoffs are not provided.

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