California state workers react to Newsom's return-to-office order: 'How does this help us?'California Governor Gavin Newsom mandates state employees return to offices four days a week, sparking frustration among workers accustomed to hybrid work.
State issues guidelines on back-to-office order. Some long-distance commuters may be exemptState workers protest against Gov. Newsom's return-to-office order, seeking exemptions for remote work due to personal circumstances.
Newsom orders California state workers back to the officeCalifornia mandates state workers return to the office at least four days a week to boost collaboration and innovation.
California is bringing most state employees back to the office for 4 days a week this summerCalifornia mandates state employees return to the office four days a week starting in July.The move aligns with federal efforts to end remote work policies.
Gov. Newsom orders state workers to return to office 4 days a weekCalifornia mandates state employees to return to the office four days a week to enhance disaster response and collaboration.
California state workers concerned about space after Gavin Newsom's return-to-office orderCalifornia's shift to a compact workspace has created challenges as employees must return to the office amidst space shortages.
California state workers react to Newsom's return-to-office order: 'How does this help us?'California Governor Gavin Newsom mandates state employees return to offices four days a week, sparking frustration among workers accustomed to hybrid work.
State issues guidelines on back-to-office order. Some long-distance commuters may be exemptState workers protest against Gov. Newsom's return-to-office order, seeking exemptions for remote work due to personal circumstances.
Newsom orders California state workers back to the officeCalifornia mandates state workers return to the office at least four days a week to boost collaboration and innovation.
California is bringing most state employees back to the office for 4 days a week this summerCalifornia mandates state employees return to the office four days a week starting in July.The move aligns with federal efforts to end remote work policies.
Gov. Newsom orders state workers to return to office 4 days a weekCalifornia mandates state employees to return to the office four days a week to enhance disaster response and collaboration.
California state workers concerned about space after Gavin Newsom's return-to-office orderCalifornia's shift to a compact workspace has created challenges as employees must return to the office amidst space shortages.
Large number of public servants in biggest departments breaking Ottawa's remote work rules, data showMany public servants are not adhering to Ottawa's remote work policy.
Bloomberg News: Federal workers should be back in the officeFederal workers have won a significant victory against President Biden's push for a mandatory return-to-office policy.
Gavin Newsom's return-to-office order is bad for workers and California taxpayers | OpinionNewsom's return-to-office mandate lacks flexibility and fails to consider the benefits of remote work.
To be remote or not to be? That is the burning federal workplace questionThere is a growing tension between flexible remote work policies and legislative attempts to enforce stricter in-office attendance for federal employees.
Austin plugs in as 2nd cheapest large U.S. city for remote workersAustin is the second most affordable U.S. city center for remote work, following El Paso.The city offers a wide range of coworking spaces and cafes, enhancing remote work options.
Back to the office, federal workersBiden's administration is shifting towards requiring federal workers to return to the office part-time after resistance from agencies.
Large number of public servants in biggest departments breaking Ottawa's remote work rules, data showMany public servants are not adhering to Ottawa's remote work policy.
Bloomberg News: Federal workers should be back in the officeFederal workers have won a significant victory against President Biden's push for a mandatory return-to-office policy.
Gavin Newsom's return-to-office order is bad for workers and California taxpayers | OpinionNewsom's return-to-office mandate lacks flexibility and fails to consider the benefits of remote work.
To be remote or not to be? That is the burning federal workplace questionThere is a growing tension between flexible remote work policies and legislative attempts to enforce stricter in-office attendance for federal employees.
Austin plugs in as 2nd cheapest large U.S. city for remote workersAustin is the second most affordable U.S. city center for remote work, following El Paso.The city offers a wide range of coworking spaces and cafes, enhancing remote work options.
Back to the office, federal workersBiden's administration is shifting towards requiring federal workers to return to the office part-time after resistance from agencies.
Trump Administration Orders IRS Workers Back To Office, Ignoring Union ContractThe Trump administration is mandating a return to office for IRS employees, disregarding union telework protections.
NTEU leaders vow to fight amid IRS return-to-office mandateNTEU vows to oppose IRS's plan to return employees to in-person work amid concerns over job cuts.IRS management intends to end telework, prompting NTEU's commitment to defending worker rights.
Trump Administration Orders IRS Workers Back To Office, Ignoring Union ContractThe Trump administration is mandating a return to office for IRS employees, disregarding union telework protections.
NTEU leaders vow to fight amid IRS return-to-office mandateNTEU vows to oppose IRS's plan to return employees to in-person work amid concerns over job cuts.IRS management intends to end telework, prompting NTEU's commitment to defending worker rights.
Fact check: Trump's exaggeration of federal work from homeTrump falsely claimed that only 4% of federal workers are in office to support workforce downsizing, while data shows over half can't telework.
GOP Seizes on Musk Plan to Force Federal Workers Back to OfficeRepublican 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.
HHS Employees Sort Out Return-to-Office MandateTrump's executive order mandates a full return to in-person work for federal employees, creating confusion and logistical challenges.
Teleworking feds are spending 60% of their time working in person, OMB saysFederal telework usage remains significant, with over 61% of eligible workers in traditional work sites, reflecting ongoing debates about productivity and modern work needs.
GOP Slams Biden for Protecting Federal Workers' Telework RolesRepublicans plan to mandate federal employees return to the office, criticizing the Biden Administration's extended telework policies as wasteful of taxpayer funds.
Ernst's report documenting telework 'abuse' obscures more than it revealsSen. Joni Ernst's investigation into federal telework found no systemic abuse or decline in productivity, contrary to her claims.
Fact check: Trump's exaggeration of federal work from homeTrump falsely claimed that only 4% of federal workers are in office to support workforce downsizing, while data shows over half can't telework.
GOP Seizes on Musk Plan to Force Federal Workers Back to OfficeRepublican 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.
HHS Employees Sort Out Return-to-Office MandateTrump's executive order mandates a full return to in-person work for federal employees, creating confusion and logistical challenges.
Teleworking feds are spending 60% of their time working in person, OMB saysFederal telework usage remains significant, with over 61% of eligible workers in traditional work sites, reflecting ongoing debates about productivity and modern work needs.
GOP Slams Biden for Protecting Federal Workers' Telework RolesRepublicans plan to mandate federal employees return to the office, criticizing the Biden Administration's extended telework policies as wasteful of taxpayer funds.
Ernst's report documenting telework 'abuse' obscures more than it revealsSen. Joni Ernst's investigation into federal telework found no systemic abuse or decline in productivity, contrary to her claims.
Trump signs executive order ending remote work for federal employeesFederal employees must return to in-person work under Trump's executive order.Remote work arrangements for executive branch employees will be terminated.
Trump threatens to fire federal employees working from homeTrump opposes federal 'work from home' policies, threatening consequences for non-compliance, sparking backlash from federal employee unions.
VA Announces End of Remote Work for Thousands of EmployeesVA employees must return to work full time in facilities, promoting equality and productivity across the board.
OPM demands agencies comply with Trump's telework order within 30 daysPresident Trump mandates federal employees return to in-person work full-time, ending remote and telework arrangements.
Thousands of Federal Workers Given Return-to-Office DeadlinesFederal workers must return to the office following a mandate from the Trump administration to enhance government efficiency.
Union That Wants Feds To Work From Home Brings Staff Back To Office To Fight TrumpAFGE mandates in-person work for its staff, claiming it enhances productivity while contradicting its stance on remote work for all federal employees.
Trump signs executive order ending remote work for federal employeesFederal employees must return to in-person work under Trump's executive order.Remote work arrangements for executive branch employees will be terminated.
Trump threatens to fire federal employees working from homeTrump opposes federal 'work from home' policies, threatening consequences for non-compliance, sparking backlash from federal employee unions.
VA Announces End of Remote Work for Thousands of EmployeesVA employees must return to work full time in facilities, promoting equality and productivity across the board.
OPM demands agencies comply with Trump's telework order within 30 daysPresident Trump mandates federal employees return to in-person work full-time, ending remote and telework arrangements.
Thousands of Federal Workers Given Return-to-Office DeadlinesFederal workers must return to the office following a mandate from the Trump administration to enhance government efficiency.
Union That Wants Feds To Work From Home Brings Staff Back To Office To Fight TrumpAFGE mandates in-person work for its staff, claiming it enhances productivity while contradicting its stance on remote work for all federal employees.
OPM claims agencies can ignore union telework contractsAgencies are directed to nullify telework provisions in labor contracts, claiming they infringe on management rights.
Report Indicates PTAB Judges Will Soon Be Required to Return to In-Person WorkPTAB judges' required return to the office may threaten efficiency and timeliness of patent decisions.
OPM claims agencies can ignore union telework contractsAgencies are directed to nullify telework provisions in labor contracts, claiming they infringe on management rights.
Report Indicates PTAB Judges Will Soon Be Required to Return to In-Person WorkPTAB judges' required return to the office may threaten efficiency and timeliness of patent decisions.
DOGE's war on telework would make government more expensive, less responsiveSenator Ernst's claims about federal telework contradict extensive government data highlighting the benefits and actual participation rates of remote and hybrid work.
To beat China, Washington needs facts, not myths, about teleworkFederal telework is often misrepresented, impacting perceptions of government efficiency and competitive stance against China.
Trump Threatens to Fire Federal Remote WorkersThe Trump administration aims to significantly reduce federal bureaucracy through a return to work mandate and other efficiency strategies.
Trump is targeting telework. Here's what it means.Trump's executive order targets telework protections for federal union members.The order aims to diminish federal government size and appeal of federal jobs.
Agencies credit telework with recruiting, retention gains, GAO findsTelework impacts federal agencies' ability to recruit and provide customer service, as outlined in a recent Government Accountability Office report.
Top lawmaker says issues that spurred DOGE's genesis came full circle with Trump fixes: 'Already winning'Senator Joni Ernst advocates for a return-to-office mandate for Agriculture Department employees to improve government efficiency and productivity.
DOGE's war on telework would make government more expensive, less responsiveSenator Ernst's claims about federal telework contradict extensive government data highlighting the benefits and actual participation rates of remote and hybrid work.
To beat China, Washington needs facts, not myths, about teleworkFederal telework is often misrepresented, impacting perceptions of government efficiency and competitive stance against China.
Trump Threatens to Fire Federal Remote WorkersThe Trump administration aims to significantly reduce federal bureaucracy through a return to work mandate and other efficiency strategies.
Trump is targeting telework. Here's what it means.Trump's executive order targets telework protections for federal union members.The order aims to diminish federal government size and appeal of federal jobs.
Agencies credit telework with recruiting, retention gains, GAO findsTelework impacts federal agencies' ability to recruit and provide customer service, as outlined in a recent Government Accountability Office report.
Top lawmaker says issues that spurred DOGE's genesis came full circle with Trump fixes: 'Already winning'Senator Joni Ernst advocates for a return-to-office mandate for Agriculture Department employees to improve government efficiency and productivity.
OPM claims agencies can ignore union telework contractsThe OPM is asserting telework policies infringe on management rights, leading to potential repudation of collective bargaining agreements.
USPTO's Remote Work Program Faces Potential Rapid Dismantling Under New Federal GuidelinesThe USPTO faces a significant operational change with a mandated return to in-office work and a hiring freeze.
OPM claims agencies can ignore union telework contractsThe OPM is asserting telework policies infringe on management rights, leading to potential repudation of collective bargaining agreements.
USPTO's Remote Work Program Faces Potential Rapid Dismantling Under New Federal GuidelinesThe USPTO faces a significant operational change with a mandated return to in-office work and a hiring freeze.
Trump's DEI attack may halt progress for disabled workersThe federal push to hire disabled workers is facing challenges as policies shift against accessibility and telework options.
Union leaders say Trump requiring federal employees to return to the office is a bad ideaTrump's executive order mandating federal employees' return to office faces strong opposition from unions, stating telework is vital for efficiency and talent acquisition.
Trump's DEI attack may halt progress for disabled workersThe federal push to hire disabled workers is facing challenges as policies shift against accessibility and telework options.
Union leaders say Trump requiring federal employees to return to the office is a bad ideaTrump's executive order mandating federal employees' return to office faces strong opposition from unions, stating telework is vital for efficiency and talent acquisition.
'Will I have a job?' Federal workers full of uncertainty, fear over Trump plansMilburn's job security as a teleworking federal employee is threatened by proposed policy changes by President-elect Trump affecting remote work and federal employment.
Stay-at-Home Bureaucrats: Congressional probe exposes billions in waste from federal telework gigsThe Biden administration prioritizes telework, raising concerns about efficiency and accountability in federal agencies, especially post-COVID-19.
Trump will fight Biden remote work deal; union vows to fight backTrump plans to challenge Biden's telework agreement for federal employees, claiming it undermines the need for in-office work.
Teleworking feds are spending 60% of their time working in person, OMB saysTelework among federal employees aligns with industry standards.
Bids to Limit Offsite Work, Shrink Office Space Gaining More TractionA new bipartisan bill is proposed to require federal employees to work onsite at least 60% of the time.
Federal employees are saying 'no thanks' to Biden's return-to-office mandatesFederal employees express discontent with unclear return-to-office rationale and reduced productivity in hybrid setups.
Stay-at-Home Bureaucrats: Congressional probe exposes billions in waste from federal telework gigsThe Biden administration prioritizes telework, raising concerns about efficiency and accountability in federal agencies, especially post-COVID-19.
Trump will fight Biden remote work deal; union vows to fight backTrump plans to challenge Biden's telework agreement for federal employees, claiming it undermines the need for in-office work.
Teleworking feds are spending 60% of their time working in person, OMB saysTelework among federal employees aligns with industry standards.
Bids to Limit Offsite Work, Shrink Office Space Gaining More TractionA new bipartisan bill is proposed to require federal employees to work onsite at least 60% of the time.
Federal employees are saying 'no thanks' to Biden's return-to-office mandatesFederal employees express discontent with unclear return-to-office rationale and reduced productivity in hybrid setups.
EXCLUSIVE: Joni Ernst Demands Watchdog Investigate Federal Bureaucrats Over Remote Work 'Abuses'Republican Sen. Joni Ernst requests USAID to review remote work policies over potential abuses and locality pay fraud.
Joni Ernst Releases Scathing Report About Federal Telework As Musk, Ramaswamy Visit CapitolTelework has significantly impacted federal government accountability and performance, leading to inefficiencies and concerns about employee presence.
Joni Ernst Introduces Bill To Ship A Chunk Of One Agency's Employees Out Of DCSen. Joni Ernst proposes moving 30% of the SBA workforce out of D.C. to enhance local engagement and efficiency.
EXCLUSIVE: Joni Ernst Demands Watchdog Investigate Federal Bureaucrats Over Remote Work 'Abuses'Republican Sen. Joni Ernst requests USAID to review remote work policies over potential abuses and locality pay fraud.
Joni Ernst Releases Scathing Report About Federal Telework As Musk, Ramaswamy Visit CapitolTelework has significantly impacted federal government accountability and performance, leading to inefficiencies and concerns about employee presence.
Joni Ernst Introduces Bill To Ship A Chunk Of One Agency's Employees Out Of DCSen. Joni Ernst proposes moving 30% of the SBA workforce out of D.C. to enhance local engagement and efficiency.
Downtown developer says housing project is stalled by state office tenant with remote workers. Why?The developer Ken Brogan expresses frustration over delays in relocating a state office tenant and the rationale behind continued leasing of underused space.
EXCLUSIVE: EPA Agrees To Audit Telework Policies One Year After GOP Senator's RequestThe EPA is auditing telework policies to address concerns over locality pay and operational efficiency in response to Senator Ernst's request.
California wanted state workers back in the office. Here's how many have returnedMost workers have returned to offices, but enforcement of return policies varies by department.
OPM Reminds Agencies on Workplace Flexibilities for Disaster SituationsAgencies reminded about telework and workplace flexibilities during disaster situations.
Federal employee telework has been caught in the election year political crossfireDecisions about telework should be based on empirical evidence and productivity goals rather than politicized agendas.
Workplace flexibility is the most used, wanted benefit among caregivers: AARPFlexible schedule is the most utilized workplace benefit among family caregivers.
Lawmakers Want More Government Workers Back in the OfficeOnly a small percentage of public-sector employees telework full time in 2024.
Congress baffled to learn the private sector works from home more than fed employeesFederal workers telework less than private-sector employees, contrary to common misconception.