The term "reduction in force" (RIF) is used to describe layoffs of federal employees.
October 10, 2025
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Workforce management terminology in the federal government
A reduction in force (RIF) notice is an administrative mechanism used to notify federal employees of impending layoffs or separations.
October 01, 2025
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RIFs are used in federal workforce management to implement personnel reductions.
A 'reduction in force' is a term used to describe a large-scale layoff.
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Terminology used in employment and federal workforce contexts to denote broad personnel cuts.