What we don't want and can't sustain is what happened in the Department of Social Protection recently where the department unilaterally changed its blended working policy without any recourse to engagement or discussion with either the association or our colleagues in Fórsa.
In an attempt to keep everyone safe during a period of cyber vulnerability, Co-op has mandated that employees keep their cameras on during meetings to verify attendees' identities and prevent unauthorized access.
WPP's announcement has caused stirrings within the advertising realm, highlighting the growing divide between agencies that embrace workplace flexibility and those that adhere to rigid in-office policies.
In response to growing demands for increased efficiency and transparency from the public, Multnomah County Nathan Vasquez and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson have implemented a policy requiring management and supervisory employees to return to in-person work. This shift from remote and hybrid work models aims to enhance productivity and ensure better accountability in local governance.