Turning Around Tech Layoffs: Opportunities for Public Service

In 2022, the technology industry laid off over 150,000 employees. Thus far in 2023, an additional almost 70,000 employees across 210 tech companies have lost their jobs. As the private sector tech industry undergoes a major transition, government can step up to support transitioner workers. In this episode, guests discuss how the federal government can attract tech talent and why technologists should look to public service. FEDtalk host Jason Briefel sits down with Angie Quirarte and Jennifer Anastasoff from the Tech Talent Project , Peter Morrissey from the Volcker Alliance , and Jessica Watson from the U.S. Digital Response . The group recently worked with the Office of Personnel Management on a job fair with representatives from more than 50 government agencies highlighting opportunities for technologists to transition into government work. Whether you currently work with an agency in need of tech talent or are a recently laid off tech employee, this program provides key information on how to bridge the tech talent gap in the federal government. FEDtalk is brought to you by Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C. , a federal employment law firm. Bringing you the insider’s perspective from leaders in the federal community since 1993. See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

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Turning Around Tech Layoffs: Opportunities for Public Service is an episode from FEDTalk by Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio.

This episode is 00:54:30 long.

This episode was published on Jan 27, 2023.

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