Mayor John Whitmire emphasized, "In-person collaboration fosters the kind of teamwork, innovation, and accountability that allows us to deliver on our promises," highlighting the importance of returning to the office.
Starting February 1, city employees will be expected to return to their office workstations unless they've been approved for a different accommodation, reflecting a shift in hybrid work policies.
The city's Hybrid-Telework Program impacted around 1,600 of the roughly 22,000 workers, marking a significant change in work arrangements since the pandemic.
Houston's office space vacancy rates remained high, with nearly 300,000 square feet vacated in the last quarter, indicating challenges in the commercial real estate market.
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