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VA Commands Workers Back To Office In A Foreboding Sign For Federal Employees

Federal workers in the D.C. metro take note: your remote work days are running out.

Dominic CatacorabyDominic Catacora
May 26, 2023
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VA Commands Workers Back To Office In A Foreboding Sign For Federal Employees

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced plans to require headquarters staff in the Washington, D.C. region to spend at least half of each work week in the office. The move reverses the COVID-19 pandemic policies that allowed federal employees with the VA to work remotely from home. 

VA is the first agency to make such an announcement, but other federal agencies are expected to follow, according to The Federal Times. The new policy will be implemented this Fall. 

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Why it matters:         

The new policy alerts all federal workers residing in the D.C. metro area that their potential for remote work may be further restricted in the future. There are strong moves by both the House and the Senate to impose stricter guidelines for federal workers that limit their ability to work remotely. VA is the first in a large pool that represents around 2 million federal employees to face a potential return to the office. This is a dramatic move away from the flexible work arrangements that have become more prevalent during the pandemic.  

How it’ll impact the future:      

Other agencies may take cues from this decision, leading to a reevaluation of remote work policies and potentially reducing the flexibility that employees have come to appreciate.  

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The shift towards more in-person work may impact work-life balance, productivity, and the ability of federal workers to adapt to changing circumstances. It may also influence discussions around the future of remote work in other sectors, as organizations observe the outcomes of this policy change within the federal government’s workforce. 

Remote work has gained popularity and acceptance over the past year, offering benefits such as improved work-life balance and reduced commuting time. By limiting remote work options, the VA’s decision raises concerns about the potential impact on federal employee morale who have adjusted to these new work environments. 

Source: Federal Times
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Dominic Catacora

Dominic Catacora is a Staff Writer for Allwork.space. He is based in Pittsburgh, PA. He graduated from Radford University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Media Studies - Journalism. He has previously covered the Historic Triangle as a journalist living in Williamsburg, Va, and is now focused on writing related to the future of work.

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