DIThe Distraction Index

#hiring_freeze

2 events across 2 weeks

0Damage

0Hype

2Noise

9.9Avg Dmg

17.5Avg Hype

WEEK 8Feb 16 – 22

NOISE2025-02-22

Pentagon Layoffs of 5,400 Probationary Workers Amid Federal Hiring Freeze

Resource Reallocationfederal · moderate

WEEK 4Jan 19 – 25

NOISE2025-01-24

Federal Hiring Freeze Impacts Veterans Care and Benefits

Policy Changefederal · moderate