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U.S. Telework Success Story Faces Uncertain Future

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Department of Labor is among the agencies navigating this terrain, with policies that increasingly pull workers back to the office. Beyond safeguarding public health, it revealed unexpected benefits: increased productivity, reduced costs, and greater work-life balance/employee satisfaction.

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When The Blizzard Hits, Why Are We Still Commuting?

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With the storm spanning over 1,500 miles from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic, affecting more than 60 million people, this is a moment when proactive policies could save lives, reduce economic disruption, and maintain a semblance of normalcy. Remote work ensures continuity and productivity while safeguarding employees health and safety.

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Senators Push Bill to End Pandemic-era Remote Work Policies

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What’s going on: The Senate and the House are re-examining in-person work for federal employees and are pushing for more stringent evaluation processes for implementing telework policies. Bills like the SHOW UP Act could lead to an entire reevaluation of remote work policies in other sectors.

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Employers Beware: There Are Rising Legal Risks Of Rigid RTO Policies

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Belval, who has multiple health issues, including a heart defect and severe anxiety, argued he was at increased risk for COVID-19. Mental health issues have become increasingly prominent in the context of workplace accommodations. In a lawsuit against Electric Boat Corp., Zacchery Belval, a resident of Enfield, Conn.,

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New Report Shows Telework Boosted Federal Employee Morale After Years of Decline As Policies Are Under Review In Washington

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The Federal News Network reports that this improvement comes after several years of declining scores, which had previously been described as a “warning signal” for agency leaders. The report ranked federal workplaces based on size categories including large, midsize, and small agencies.

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Culturally Diverse Workforces Require Bespoke Mental Health Support

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There are barriers for specific minority groups to access mental health support in the workplace. Personalized mental health support is a solution to improving mental health outcomes at work, but this requires training, understanding, and insight into individual needs. According to Mental Health U.K., In the U.K.,

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Amazon To Improve Worker Safety After Settling OSHA Injury Claims

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facilities to settle a federal agency’s claims that it failed to prevent workers from developing back problems and other ergonomic injuries, the agency said on Thursday. Certain policies are already in place at some facilities, according to the agency. Amazon.com will implement safety measures at all of its U.S.