Oakland is transitioning employees back to in-office work starting February 18 for unrepresented department staff and April 7 for all others. The city plans to end its pandemic telecommuting program. City Administrator Jestin Johnson acknowledged the evolving nature of work but emphasized the need for in-person collaboration to revitalize downtown and assist local businesses. Observers suggest that Oakland must model return-to-office strategies to encourage other employers. City Attorney Ryan Richardson remarked on the exploration of increased office attendance for city employees, addressing the city's ongoing office vacancy challenges.
I recognize that telecommuting remains a part of modern life and that even before the pandemic, not everyone was in the office every workday.
For the city of Oakland - which, we're not the biggest employer downtown, but we're not an insignificant employer, either - we're exploring having people return to the office more than they have been.
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