Author: Brennan Rhule, CFP®, ChFEBC℠, AIF®

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How does a Reductions in Force Work? Insight on Strategies and Impacts

Understanding Reduction in Force (RIF) for Federal Employees Federal agencies sometimes need to downsize due to budget cuts, reorganizations, or lack of work. When this happens, a process called Reduction in Force (RIF) determines which employees stay in their current roles, are reassigned, or face separation. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) sets the rules for RIFs, which are outlined in Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 351.       How RIF Decisions Are Made When a

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