DIThe Distraction Index

#workforce reduction

2 events across 1 week

1Damage
0Hype
1Noise
34.3Avg Dmg
24.5Avg Hype
WEEK 7Feb 9 – 15
DMG2025-02-15
Mass Federal Workforce Layoffs Under Trump-Musk DOGE Initiative
Personnel Capturefederal · broad
Damage
49.0
Hype
26.0
NOISE2025-02-15
Veterans Affairs Terminates 1,000 Employees Across Medical Centers
Personnel Capturefederal · moderate
Damage
19.7
Hype
23.1