The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is mandating that around 100,000 employees return to office work by May 5. As of April 14, only about 48,000 had complied, showing a significant increase from previous reports. The agency faces a critical issue with a projected deficit of 57,000 workstations, raising concerns about its ability to accommodate all returning employees. VA officials indicate that remote work arrangements might be extended based on space availability, as employees living within a 50-mile radius of federal offices adapt to the new requirements.
VA's goal is to bring back as many employees to the office as mission and space permit so we can work together as a team to deliver veterans the best care and services possible.
The agency is projecting a deficit of 57,000 workstations, which raises concerns about fulfilling the return-to-office mandate.
As of April 14, approximately 48,000 VHA employees were in compliance with the return-to-office requirement, an increase from just 12% a month earlier.
Workers outside of the 50-mile range will be required to report to an office starting July 28, escalating the challenge of space.
Collection
[
|
...
]