NIH Implements Further Layoffs, Rehires Planned | JQJO

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) laid off an additional 200 employees in May, following a larger Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reduction-in-force. These layoffs, part of a Trump administration initiative to shrink the federal workforce, targeted employees in emergency preparedness and risk compliance, as well as communications and information services. The HHS spokesperson stated that an equal number of employees will be rehired in critical areas, aiming to redirect resources and maximize taxpayer dollars. The agency assures that the layoffs won't affect HHS operations.