""Yes, state workers could return to a pre-COVID office setting; however, the changes that have developed over the last five years have compelled us to evolve.""
""At some lunch hotspots in downtown Topeka, business is still down by 10% from pre-pandemic times, accounting for inflation.""
Kansas legislators are grappling with the impact of remote work on local businesses in Topeka, as the pandemic has shifted state employees toward telework. A proposed bill, the "Back to Work Act," seeks to mandate a return to in-office work, but many state workers oppose this change, citing the benefits of a virtual work culture that prioritizes employee well-being. Testimonies reveal concerns about losing valuable staff if remote work flexibility is revoked, reflecting a broader debate on the future of work post-COVID-19.
Read at Butler County Times-Gazette
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