I’m a federal employee working in a regional office (not DC). The unions have been successful at limiting return to the office and hybrid policies. So far, my agency is only requiring supervisors (not union protected) to return to the office, and only those who live within 50 miles of DC.
4 of my 8 direct reports opt to work in the office 1-2 days a week, and I also voluntarily go in once a week.
I think hybrid is best. The best of both worlds.
Our federal building is nearly empty and we are consolidating space at the end of the year.
A republican president would no doubt limit the union’s impact and require 2-3 days/week in the office for us. Under the Trump administration, we were required to be in the office 4 days/week.
I am not techy and have wondered about the computer access that people use for their work at home. Who pays for the network hook up and how is the security of the network and computer accomplished? Do you know? Thanks