The article discusses the impact of Governor DeWine's order for state workers to return to offices. Though increased foot traffic is expected in downtown areas, a majority of state employees were already working in person or had hybrid schedules prior to the mandate. Concerns about office space availability are highlighted, as the state has consolidated its office footprint significantly. Additionally, union concerns addressing contract violations are mentioned, along with parallel behavior from both public and private sectors in various states regarding employee return-to-office policies.
"Of 44,000 total workers under DeWine's authority, 65% (28,600) were already working in person before the executive order, Department of Administrative Services spokesperson J.C. Benton tells Axios."
"The order doesn't require state agencies to obtain new office space to accommodate all their workers in person, but rather to maximize use of current spaces."
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