Federal Return-to-Office Mandate: DOGE to End Remote Work for 800,000 Employees
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The Department of Government Employees is mandating a return to physical offices by early 2024, affecting 800,000 federal workers currently telecommuting. The controversial policy shift faces pushback from employees citing work-life benefits of remote work, while agency leaders emphasize collaboration and oversight advantages.
Return-to-Office Mandates Cost Workers $561 Monthly, Fueling Rising Resentment
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A 2024 survey reveals employees are spending the equivalent of a month's groceries on office-related expenses, averaging $561 monthly for commuting, childcare and other costs. The financial burden, coupled with longer commutes and reduced flexibility, is driving increased burnout and decreased job satisfaction among workers forced back to offices.