Mandated Government RTO Will Lead to a Graying and Less Diverse Federal Workforce
The author says that mandatory return to office (RTO) policies will negatively impact the federal workforce.
Telework
Stay updated on telework and remote work policies across the federal government, including OPM guidance, agency‑specific rules, return‑to‑office directives, and legislation in Congress that may expand or restrict federal telework. Explore analysis of telecommuting trends, hybrid work models, productivity studies, and workforce impacts as agencies adjust their post‑pandemic workplace strategies. Find clear explanations and timely updates to help federal employees understand how evolving telework policies affect schedules, performance expectations, and work‑life flexibility.
How Federal Employees Can (Potentially) Increase Their Pay
How does locality pay work, and what can federal employees do if they believe theirs is incorrect?
Are RTO Policies the True Definition of Insanity?
The author says that return-to-office (RTO) initiatives will harm the federal government’s work environment.
The Pentagon’s Strategic Shift Towards Remote Work
The author says that the Defense Department’s approach to telework positions it as a model employer within the federal government.
How a Senate Bill Could Drain Talent and Wreck Government Efficiency
The author says that two proposed bills cutting federal pay and benefits would unfairly target teleworking federal employees.
OPM and Congress Clash Over Future of Remote Work for Feds
New telework guidance from OPM stands in contrast to legislation introduced in the Senate that would return federal employees to more in-person work.
GOP’s Failed Attempt to End Federal Telework
So far, Republican led efforts to restrict federal employees’ use of telework have yielded few results.
How Telework is Reshaping DC’s Core
Increased telework could be an opportunity to reshape urban centers like Washington, DC.
OMB: Half of Federal Employees Are Teleworking
A new report on telework details the Biden administration’s progress towards getting federal employees back to the office in greater numbers.
Federal Flight Risk From RTO Mandates
Feedback indicates federal employees prefer telework, but agencies are pushing for more in-person work. How should HR leaders respond?
