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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. According to data from the White House Office of Personnel Management, employees who work remotely frequently report higher engagement levels 77% versus 59% among primarily in-office workers.

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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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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. They should issue immediate directives urging businesses to adopt remote policies where possible.

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Report Exposes Racial Inequities in U.S. Workforce, Calls for Reforms and Data Transparency

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A report from the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies has cast a spotlight on how the U.S. less per hour than their white peers 10 years after entering the transportation, production, healthcare, and agriculture fields,” according to the report. The post Report Exposes Racial Inequities in U.S. labor market.

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

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This case underscores the complexities employers face in implementing return-to-office policies while also needing to provide ADA-compliant reasonable accommodations, particularly for employees with significant health risks. When he did not return to work under these conditions, Electric Boat considered him resigned.

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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.

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Federal Government Cutting Millions of Square Feet in Office Space

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Costar reports that the federal government is now gearing up for another significant reduction in its office space in the nation’s capital. The substantial reduction in federal office space further adds to the city’s challenges, as federal agencies constitute nearly 20% of its job market. nationwide. Washington, D.C.

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