Hiring Freeze by VISN

Hiring Freeze by VISN

I know there’s been several threads on various subreddits re: the current VA hiring freeze. I’ve heard mixed results on the status of the freeze VISN by VISN and would like to develop a master list. Please comment or message and I’ll update as results roll in.

VISN 1: full freeze

VISN 2: still hiring

VISN 4: no freeze as of 2/5

VISN 5: full freeze

VISN 6: currently hiring

VISN 7: still hiring (Vice?) restricted to certain disciplines

VISN 8: still hiring

VISN 9: full freeze

VISN 10: full freeze

VISN 12: still hiring ?

VISN 15: hiring freeze, only hiring internal. Bonuses have been slashed, OT cut, and now potential jobs that we need.

VISN 16: still hiring select positions, otherwise on a hiring freeze

VISN 17: “temporary pause”

VISN 18: ???

VISN 19: no hiring freeze, just must remain FTE neutral. So no hiring unless someone leaves without individual VISN approval.

VISN 20: freeze

VISN 21: hiring Vice positions by priority

VISN 22: full freeze

VISN 23: our vacated spots aren't able to have announcements posted per HR