Seizing Opportunities: How Business Owners, Freelancers, and Entrepreneurs Can Capitalize on the Federal Hiring Freeze
President Donald Trump's recent executive order imposing a federal hiring freeze has significant implications for government operations. The White House While this move aims to streamline the federal workforce, it also opens up unique opportunities for business owners, freelancers, and entrepreneurs to offer their services to fill the resulting gaps. Understanding the Hiring Freeze The executive order mandates an immediate halt to the hiring of federal civilian employees across the executive branch. Positions vacant as of January 20, 2025, cannot be filled, and no new positions may be created, with certain exceptions for national security and public safety roles. The White House Additionally, the Office of Management and Budget has been directed to develop a plan to reduce the size of the federal workforce. HR Dive Opportunities for Private Sector Engagement As federal agencies face staffing constraints due to the hiring freeze, they may increasingly rely on external contractors ...