The article discusses President Trump's directive for federal employees to return to the office full-time, sparking speculation about similar requests for San Francisco city employees under Mayor Lurie. Although Lurie emphasized the need to create an inviting environment for downtown work, the majority of city employees remain in a hybrid system established during the COVID-19 pandemic. Former Mayor Breed expanded telecommuting options for city workers in response to the pandemic but also urged private businesses to help revive the struggling downtown economy.
In July 2021, then-Mayor London Breed signed an amendment to expand the telecommuting policy due to the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting a shift towards hybrid work.
"My job is not to demand that the private sector be back in the office every day. My job is to make you want to be downtown again for work," Mayor Lurie stated.
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