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(96,882 posts) Fri Aug 4, 2023, 05:55 PM Aug 2023

Scoop: Biden pushes to end remote work era for feds [View all]

Source: Axios

President Biden is calling for his Cabinet to "aggressively execute" plans for federal employees to work more in their offices this fall after years of working remotely, according to an email sent Friday to every Cabinet member and obtained by Axios.

Why it matters: It's Biden's most overt push yet to get federal employees to return to their offices — a dynamic many businesses also have struggled with as Americans continue to embrace remote work despite the pandemic waning.

Driving the news: In an email to the Cabinet on Friday, White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients wrote: "We are returning to in-person work because it is critical to the well-being of our teams and will enable us to deliver better results for the American people."

He added: "As we look towards the fall, and with the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, your agencies will be implementing increases in the amount of in-person work for your team. This is a priority of the President — and I am looking to each of you to aggressively execute this shift in September and October."

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Scoop: Biden pushes to end remote work era for feds [View all] brooklynite Aug 2023 OP

Not a good idea claudette Aug 2023 #1

I loved work from home as a federal employee madville Aug 2023 #64

Government agencies suck milestogo Aug 2023 #2

My wife's agency doesn't "suck" brooklynite Aug 2023 #3

SSA/Medicare milestogo Aug 2023 #7

SSA is one of the highest rated depts in government. TwilightZone Aug 2023 #13

I am talking about my personal experience which has been a nightmare. milestogo Aug 2023 #17

You work for them? TexasBushwhacker Aug 2023 #16

You mean worse than corporate insurance companies? marybourg Aug 2023 #59

Neither of the 3 Government agencies I've worked for "suck"... SKKY Aug 2023 #41

The "in-person employees work better than remote one" is false. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Aug 2023 #4

Well Said! It's Disgustingly Infuriating! Here's To A Shit-load Of Pushback From Federal Workers!! MayReasonRule Aug 2023 #30

When employees can work from home, they will move out of some of these patricia92243 Aug 2023 #5

It can turn red areas purple Kennah Aug 2023 #20

My DH works for a fed contractor Wicked Blue Aug 2023 #6

This is what I came to say. intheflow Aug 2023 #33

EXACTLY!! BlueIn_W_Pa Aug 2023 #53

I wonder why he felt compelled to do this Nittersing Aug 2023 #8

It's his work background Lithos Aug 2023 #21

I think some in-person contact between peers is good. LisaM Aug 2023 #69

I work in IT Lithos Aug 2023 #74

I didn't say I was against remote work. LisaM Aug 2023 #78

Sometimes we're all misinformed. This is one of his times. I was much more productive WFH Joinfortmill Aug 2023 #26

I think it mostly economics. The DC downtown area is struggling. honest.abe Aug 2023 #34

It's becoming an issue where you have these huge, expensive... SKKY Aug 2023 #42

You would think remote work would be preferable since it cstanleytech Aug 2023 #9

Unfortunately the Feds have long term contracts with the developers around here.... COL Mustard Aug 2023 #11

Is there not a balance on the small businesses? Lithos Aug 2023 #22

More than likely you would see companies only do it for employees that are not essential to be in cstanleytech Aug 2023 #24

The architecture firm Rebl2 Aug 2023 #37

Exactly - that is how microeconomics works and the millennials did warn us how that Hestia Aug 2023 #70

Pretty disastrous if you own office buildings TexasBushwhacker Aug 2023 #18

This is a bad policy decision because it flies in the face of data around productivity. PatrickforB Aug 2023 #10

I agree. Joinfortmill Aug 2023 #27

As one whose WFH for most of my tech career i partly agree with you. That said, i respect the POTUS' onetexan Aug 2023 #29

In the top 10 reasons for doing this... SKKY Aug 2023 #44

I do not speak from ignorance, as I am an economist and also work in local government. PatrickforB Aug 2023 #58

Just read a report last night on a resume site that states that Gen Xer's are the most sought after Hestia Aug 2023 #71

And it seemed such a simple means to combat global warming . . . Journeyman Aug 2023 #12

This seems out of character angrychair Aug 2023 #14

COVID is waxing right now, not waning Blues Heron Aug 2023 #15

True Rebl2 Aug 2023 #38

Be safe! Blues Heron Aug 2023 #47

I swear, it's a generational thing... slightlv Aug 2023 #19

I had a different experience. Years ago, when nearly everybody worked in the office, I had days CTyankee Aug 2023 #63

If they can do more, better work remotely, why end it? sakabatou Aug 2023 #23

Frankly, it's the money BlueIn_W_Pa Aug 2023 #55

As a former WFH employee who loved it... so sorry folks, I feel for you. Joinfortmill Aug 2023 #25

Saying COVID is over is a LIE. COVID is not Over. MayReasonRule Aug 2023 #28

Note the article says "covid emergency" is over, not covid is over onetexan Aug 2023 #31

Thanks For Your Reply. The COVID Emergency Is Not Over - To Say Otherwise Is An Outright LIE MayReasonRule Aug 2023 #32

+1 n/t area51 Aug 2023 #39

COVID deaths are way down. honest.abe Aug 2023 #36

Limited By The Data Set Accuracy - Statistics Vary Widely World-wide And State-side MayReasonRule Aug 2023 #40

Its not a lie. Biden's comments and decision are based on actual numbers. honest.abe Aug 2023 #43

The Data Sets I'm Aware Of Do Not Support His Comment Nor His Decision MayReasonRule Aug 2023 #45

What datasets are you talking about?? Are the CDC stats not good enough for you?? honest.abe Aug 2023 #46

The CDC Stats Are Only As Good As The Data Set And Methodology Allow MayReasonRule Aug 2023 #48

So what are you basing your comments on?? What data do you have that President Biden doesnt?? honest.abe Aug 2023 #49

Biden Has Access To The CDC Info I Just Posted A Link For And Much More... MayReasonRule Aug 2023 #50

As I suspected. You dont have anything to back up your comments. honest.abe Aug 2023 #51

Lol - Just Visit The CDC Link I Provided - Their Analysis Lays Out My Case... MayReasonRule Aug 2023 #54

That doesnt say anything to support your comments. honest.abe Aug 2023 #57

Thanks For Your Sharing Your 2 cents - Thanks For Keeping It Honest Abe! MayReasonRule Aug 2023 #60

Sorry the fish were not biting. honest.abe Aug 2023 #61

That's Right!! Spent The Time With My Honey of 43 Years... MayReasonRule Aug 2023 #65

Gun violence will go up Marthe48 Aug 2023 #35

What? BlueIn_W_Pa Aug 2023 #66

I mean if everyone work from home that could ismnotwasm Aug 2023 #52

NY city is a good example BlueIn_W_Pa Aug 2023 #56

WFH is economically bad for Democratic run cities madville Aug 2023 #62

Sorry, but seriously?!? BlueIn_W_Pa Aug 2023 #67

Yes madville Aug 2023 #68

It's cheaper to demolish office space and rebuild for housing - can't use office space Hestia Aug 2023 #72

I'm thinking more like towers BlueIn_W_Pa Aug 2023 #76

Remote schooling put kids behind during the covid pandemic Linda Ed Aug 2023 #73

There is value to working in an office Deminpenn Aug 2023 #75

As A Person RobinA Aug 2023 #77