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Trump seeks to end telework for federal workers

President Trump has mandated federal workers return to in-person work full-time, emphasizing the need for better service delivery.

To be remote or not to be? That is the burning federal workplace question

There is a growing tension between flexible remote work policies and legislative attempts to enforce stricter in-office attendance for federal employees.

Elon Musk said what a lot of CEOs think: RTO mandates are meant to make you to quit

Musk and Ramaswamy advocate for in-person work to enhance government efficiency and reduce costs.

Requiring federal workers to return to office will be hard: Comer

Trump aims to enforce a return to office for federal employees, threatening termination for non-compliance amid low office occupancy.

Do just 1% of federal workers go into the office?

Government Efficiency Department emphasizes return of federal employees to the office, citing concerns over remote work prevalence.

Back to the office, federal workers

Biden's administration is shifting towards requiring federal workers to return to the office part-time after resistance from agencies.

Trump seeks to end telework for federal workers

President Trump has mandated federal workers return to in-person work full-time, emphasizing the need for better service delivery.

To be remote or not to be? That is the burning federal workplace question

There is a growing tension between flexible remote work policies and legislative attempts to enforce stricter in-office attendance for federal employees.

Elon Musk said what a lot of CEOs think: RTO mandates are meant to make you to quit

Musk and Ramaswamy advocate for in-person work to enhance government efficiency and reduce costs.

Requiring federal workers to return to office will be hard: Comer

Trump aims to enforce a return to office for federal employees, threatening termination for non-compliance amid low office occupancy.

Do just 1% of federal workers go into the office?

Government Efficiency Department emphasizes return of federal employees to the office, citing concerns over remote work prevalence.

Back to the office, federal workers

Biden's administration is shifting towards requiring federal workers to return to the office part-time after resistance from agencies.
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#government-efficiency

Column | Labor unions prepare for battle against Trump's federal workforce plans

Trump plans to aggressively reduce the federal workforce and undermine federal employee protections, leading to significant consequences for labor rights and government operations.

Trump seeks to end telework for federal workers

Trump's executive order mandates full-time in-person work for federal employees, reflecting Republican concerns about service efficiency and telework policies.

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's Cutting Edge Idea for Shrinking the Budget: Fire Everyone Who Doesn't Want to Work in the Office Five Days a Week

Trump's initiative with Musk and Ramaswamy aims to cut government waste but risks harming workforce effectiveness with rigid policies.

Week in politics: Musk, Ramaswamy meets lawmakers on Capitol Hill

Trump's call for government efficiency has garnered bipartisan interest, particularly from Republicans, despite skepticism regarding its feasibility.

Musk, Ramaswamy suggest federal RTO to spur 'voluntary terminations'

Musk and Ramaswamy advocate for a federal return-to-office mandate, promoting significant cutbacks in government size and cost reduction.

'Apprehensive and fearful': Federal workers await a dismantling under Trump

Trump aims to 'drain the swamp' by restructuring federal agencies and reducing the workforce, drawing on insights from his previous presidency.

Column | Labor unions prepare for battle against Trump's federal workforce plans

Trump plans to aggressively reduce the federal workforce and undermine federal employee protections, leading to significant consequences for labor rights and government operations.

Trump seeks to end telework for federal workers

Trump's executive order mandates full-time in-person work for federal employees, reflecting Republican concerns about service efficiency and telework policies.

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's Cutting Edge Idea for Shrinking the Budget: Fire Everyone Who Doesn't Want to Work in the Office Five Days a Week

Trump's initiative with Musk and Ramaswamy aims to cut government waste but risks harming workforce effectiveness with rigid policies.

Week in politics: Musk, Ramaswamy meets lawmakers on Capitol Hill

Trump's call for government efficiency has garnered bipartisan interest, particularly from Republicans, despite skepticism regarding its feasibility.

Musk, Ramaswamy suggest federal RTO to spur 'voluntary terminations'

Musk and Ramaswamy advocate for a federal return-to-office mandate, promoting significant cutbacks in government size and cost reduction.

'Apprehensive and fearful': Federal workers await a dismantling under Trump

Trump aims to 'drain the swamp' by restructuring federal agencies and reducing the workforce, drawing on insights from his previous presidency.
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Musk's DOGE targeted by union lawsuit ahead of Trump's executive order

DOGE aims to reduce the federal workforce and spending through an executive order for substantial government modernization.
#trump

What Trump's win means for the federal workforce

Trump plans to revive Schedule F to strip civil service protections, enabling drastic changes to federal employment.
Return to the White House could mean significant alterations to government staffing and employee protections.

Trump promises end of four years of American decline' at MAGA rally

Trump promises a strong agenda focused on immigration, drilling, federal workforce reduction, and the elimination of diversity programs during his presidency.

Here Are Allllllllll The Things Donald Trump Said He'll Do On Day 1 Of His Presidency

Trump aims to strip civil service protections from federal employees, facilitating easier dismissals and appointing loyalists. His focus is on perceived 'deep state' elements.

What Trump's win means for the federal workforce

Trump plans to revive Schedule F to strip civil service protections, enabling drastic changes to federal employment.
Return to the White House could mean significant alterations to government staffing and employee protections.

Trump promises end of four years of American decline' at MAGA rally

Trump promises a strong agenda focused on immigration, drilling, federal workforce reduction, and the elimination of diversity programs during his presidency.

Here Are Allllllllll The Things Donald Trump Said He'll Do On Day 1 Of His Presidency

Trump aims to strip civil service protections from federal employees, facilitating easier dismissals and appointing loyalists. His focus is on perceived 'deep state' elements.
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Column | Feds fear Trump's impact on workforce and the public in second term

Trump's re-election poses significant threats to federal employee protections, heightening fear and safety concerns among civil servants.
The DOJ Gender Equality Network expressed urgent demands for enhanced protection of its workforce amidst increased threats.

Trump Will Strip Protections from Career Civil Servants, Miller Says

Trump plans to issue around 100 executive orders in his early presidency, targeting federal workforce protections and diversity measures.

Column | Leaders of federal managers reject Trump's plans to politicize workforce

Republicans blocked efforts to protect federal employees from political retribution under Trump's administration.

Trump won. Here are 3 Biden priorities under scrutiny

The Biden administration took decisive action to protect the civil service from politicization after Trump's executive order.

Here is what will happen on day one of Trump's presidency, according to Project 2025 | Daniel Martinez HoSang

Trump's presidency initiates Project 2025, leading to mass firings and a political overhaul of federal agencies, prioritizing partisanship over governance.

Column | If Trump wants to cut government workers, look to the private sector

Trump's focus on reducing federal spending may overlook the significant cost of government contractors, potentially disrupting established practices.

Column | Feds fear Trump's impact on workforce and the public in second term

Trump's re-election poses significant threats to federal employee protections, heightening fear and safety concerns among civil servants.
The DOJ Gender Equality Network expressed urgent demands for enhanced protection of its workforce amidst increased threats.

Trump Will Strip Protections from Career Civil Servants, Miller Says

Trump plans to issue around 100 executive orders in his early presidency, targeting federal workforce protections and diversity measures.

Column | Leaders of federal managers reject Trump's plans to politicize workforce

Republicans blocked efforts to protect federal employees from political retribution under Trump's administration.

Trump won. Here are 3 Biden priorities under scrutiny

The Biden administration took decisive action to protect the civil service from politicization after Trump's executive order.

Here is what will happen on day one of Trump's presidency, according to Project 2025 | Daniel Martinez HoSang

Trump's presidency initiates Project 2025, leading to mass firings and a political overhaul of federal agencies, prioritizing partisanship over governance.

Column | If Trump wants to cut government workers, look to the private sector

Trump's focus on reducing federal spending may overlook the significant cost of government contractors, potentially disrupting established practices.
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#biden-administration

See where and how Biden grew the federal workforce

Biden's administration has seen a significant growth in the federal workforce, reversing the trend of cuts under Trump.

Biden's Hybrid Work Deal Thwarts Trump's Plans, House GOP Says

Biden administration locks in hybrid work for federal employees, hindering Trump's workforce reshaping plans.

House Republicans Target Federal Unions After 11th-Hour Deals Tie Trump's Hands On Remote Work

House Republicans accuse Biden of prioritizing federal union interests over accountability, reflecting concerns about ineffective telework policies in government.

Feds' employee experience and engagement continued to climb in 2024, FEVS data finds

Federal workers' views of their employer have improved, reflected in a record high employee engagement index score of 73 out of 100.

Biden Administration Locks In WFH Rules for Some Federal Workers

Hybrid work protections for Social Security employees have been secured by a new agreement extending telework until 2029.

Hearing on Telework to Kick Off House Panel's Work in New Congress

The House committee hearing highlights Republican concerns over the Biden administration's telework policies and their impact on federal workforce efficacy.

See where and how Biden grew the federal workforce

Biden's administration has seen a significant growth in the federal workforce, reversing the trend of cuts under Trump.

Biden's Hybrid Work Deal Thwarts Trump's Plans, House GOP Says

Biden administration locks in hybrid work for federal employees, hindering Trump's workforce reshaping plans.

House Republicans Target Federal Unions After 11th-Hour Deals Tie Trump's Hands On Remote Work

House Republicans accuse Biden of prioritizing federal union interests over accountability, reflecting concerns about ineffective telework policies in government.

Feds' employee experience and engagement continued to climb in 2024, FEVS data finds

Federal workers' views of their employer have improved, reflected in a record high employee engagement index score of 73 out of 100.

Biden Administration Locks In WFH Rules for Some Federal Workers

Hybrid work protections for Social Security employees have been secured by a new agreement extending telework until 2029.

Hearing on Telework to Kick Off House Panel's Work in New Congress

The House committee hearing highlights Republican concerns over the Biden administration's telework policies and their impact on federal workforce efficacy.
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#joni-ernst

EXCLUSIVE: Joni Ernst Takes Another Crack At Evicting Bureaucrats From Washington

Sen. Joni Ernst's legislation aims to decentralize federal employees from D.C. to improve efficiency and save costs.

Ernst targets D.C.-area federal workers with trio of bills

Sen. Joni Ernst proposed bills to relocate federal employees outside of D.C. and enhance oversight of telework activities.
These measures aim to address inefficiencies and reduce costs associated with maintaining federal operations in the capital.

EXCLUSIVE: Joni Ernst Takes Another Crack At Evicting Bureaucrats From Washington

Sen. Joni Ernst's legislation aims to decentralize federal employees from D.C. to improve efficiency and save costs.

Ernst targets D.C.-area federal workers with trio of bills

Sen. Joni Ernst proposed bills to relocate federal employees outside of D.C. and enhance oversight of telework activities.
These measures aim to address inefficiencies and reduce costs associated with maintaining federal operations in the capital.
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O'Malley called to testify in Congress about Social Security remote work policy

O'Malley will testify on a telework agreement affecting 42,000 Social Security employees, prompting concerns about its impact on agency operations.
#legislation

GOP Seizes on Musk Plan to Force Federal Workers Back to Office

Republican lawmakers are prioritizing curbing federal telework, a move central to their cost-cutting agenda.
The push against telework reflects broader Republican goals to reduce the size and cost of the federal workforce.

GOP Senator Introduces Bill To Send One-Third Of Federal Workforce Packing Out Of DC

Sen. Joni Ernst's bill aims to relocate 30% of federal employees from D.C. to improve service and reduce taxpayer expenses.

GOP Seizes on Musk Plan to Force Federal Workers Back to Office

Republican lawmakers are prioritizing curbing federal telework, a move central to their cost-cutting agenda.
The push against telework reflects broader Republican goals to reduce the size and cost of the federal workforce.

GOP Senator Introduces Bill To Send One-Third Of Federal Workforce Packing Out Of DC

Sen. Joni Ernst's bill aims to relocate 30% of federal employees from D.C. to improve service and reduce taxpayer expenses.
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Metro orders employees back to the office by July

Reviving federal employee presence is seen as a key strategy to boost Metro ridership and support local businesses in D.C.

Inside the Federal Work Force That Trump Has Promised to Eviscerate

Trump's victory intensifies fear and uncertainty among federal workers labeled as the 'deep state' regarding potential job security and bureaucratic changes.

AI can improve how federal employees do their jobs, but training and resources need to be a priority

Congress needs to fund workforce development programs for federal employees to effectively address challenges related to artificial intelligence.

Officials describe rosy future for problem-plagued background check system overhaul

Pending changes to the federal background check system may significantly reduce the onboarding time for new agency employees, contingent on timely implementation.

Column | Good-government group pushes a better government agenda for candidates

The primary focus of politics should be on government effectiveness and public service improvement.

Teleworking feds are spending 60% of their time working in person, OMB says

Federal telework usage remains significant, with over 61% of eligible workers in traditional work sites, reflecting ongoing debates about productivity and modern work needs.
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