A year after Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) made waves by effectively firing thousands of federal employees, the General Services Administration (GSA) now plans to hire hundreds more. The Public Building Service division alone will fill around 400 positions, with roles in facilities management, acquisition and project management.

Earlier cuts to GSA saw the agency lose hundreds of workers in March 2025. Following DOGE's initial directives, it was even instructed to sell off over 500 government buildings – a plan that's now been scaled back. Instead, GSA is stepping up its support for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), helping them with office space needs across the country.

This isn't the first time PBS has rehired personnel cut by DOGE; in September, hundreds of employees were given a chance to return months after accepting deferred resignation offers. Meanwhile, Stephen Ehikian, former acting head of GSA who left his post amid extensive layoffs, is now running an AI firm that's also cutting its workforce.

As humanity continues to grapple with the fallout from tech moguls' grand visions, it’s clear that one thing remains consistent: government departments are quick to adapt and reshape themselves in the face of change, whether that means downsizing or rehiring. Will this cycle ever end?