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FWD Chat
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Updated monthly | Data as of August 2026
FWD Chat provides plain-English answers about the federal civilian workforce from official federal personnel data, with the exact source behind every number. Explore aggregate insights on employment, hiring, departures, and workforce trends.
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This chat uses an LLM to answer questions based on official OPM data.
Responses may contain errors or vary between similar questions. Confirm important figures using Table Builder or the appropriate Workforce Insights page before use.
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