President Trump has issued an order aimed at boosting hiring by federal agencies of spouses of military personnel, who often face career difficulties as a result of being relocated frequently. Military service “often impairs the spouse’s ability to obtain and maintain employment, and to achieve career goals. Multiple and frequent relocations make it challenging for military spouses to maintain the home front, to comply with licensure and other job requirements, and to obtain adequate childcare,” says the order, issued Wednesday. Agencies are to “actively advertise and promote the military spouse hiring authority and actively solicit applications from military spouses for posted and other agency positions,” according to the order. “The purpose of the President’s order is to provide significantly greater opportunity for military spouses to be considered for Federal competitive service positions.

Source: Washington Post May 10, 2018 17:52 UTC