Trump's return-to-office push will likely lead to talent exodus

The federal government will have a tougher time attracting and retaining talented employees now that President Trump has ordered workers back to the office full time, experts tell Axios.

Why it matters: That's likely the point. Trump's return-to-office executive order is part of a broader DOGE effort to cut the size of the bureaucracy.

Finding new people to work for the federal government is clearly not a priority.

The big picture: It's been years now, but employers are still banging the drum on return to office. Now as the labor market slows — and businesses care less about hanging on to employees — they're starting to notch wins.