These competing beliefs shape how people interpret talk of a mass resignation incentive. Some see it as a way to reset expectations and build a more traditional, office-based workforce. Others view it as a strategy that risks losing knowledgeable, experienced employees at a time when government systems are already under strain. For supporters of workforce restructuring, a voluntary resignation program could serve several purposes. It could reduce payroll costs, open opportunities to hire new employees with different skill sets, and accelerate efforts to modernize outdated systems and processes. Because such a program would be voluntary rather than mandatory, advocates frame it as a respectful option for workers who may already be considering retirement or who do not wish to return to in-person work.
