GSA official says veterans' preference in federal hiring is hampering tech recruiting
A government workforce expert told Government Executive that many hiring rules, including veterans’ preference, have become “procedural hurdles rather than achieving the intended outcome” because they haven’t been updated in decades.
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Published: 30 July 2026
Source: NextGov/FCW
Category: News
Topics: Jobs & economy
Retrieved: 31 July 2026
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