All Houston city employees will be switching to full-time office work starting February 1st, according to a recent announcement. This decision reverses the 'Hybrid-Telework Program' policy implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The City of Houston has announced that all employees will transition full-time to their assigned offices beginning on February 1. The city stated in a memo that Mayor John Whitmire has rescinded the city's administrative policy, A.P. 3-36, 'Hybrid-Telework Program.' All employees will return to their office workstations unless a formally approved exception or accommodation exists.
Mayor Whitmire emphasized the importance of in-person collaboration for efficient government operation and prioritizing the needs of Houston residents. \He stated, 'We are all public servants, and each employee plays a vital role in ensuring our municipal government operates efficiently and prioritizes the needs of our constituents. The best way to serve the public is to work together in the office, enhancing collaboration and making the City of Houston more effective as we tackle significant challenges.' The mayor further expressed his commitment to working together to eliminate waste, fraud, duplication, and corruption, aligning with his vision and priorities to serve Houstonians. \This policy change will impact approximately 1,600 of the city's 22,000 workers. Hybrid and work-from-home schedules were implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the safety and well-being of employees while maintaining municipal operations
HOUSTON CITY EMPLOYEES OFFICE RETURN HYBRID WORK COVID-19 PANDEMIC
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