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To: Urge state representatives and the acting OPM Director to Oppose the Full-Time Office Mandate for Federal Workers
Stop the Full-Time Office Mandate: Support Flexible Work for Federal Employees
Subject: Request to Reconsider Full-Time Office Mandate for Federal Workers
Dear [state representative] and [OPM director],
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my concern regarding the recent executive order mandating federal employees to return to full-time in-office work. As a dedicated federal employee, I believe this decision overlooks the demonstrated success and benefits of telework, and I urge you to reconsider this policy.
During the pandemic, federal agencies successfully maintained high levels of productivity and mission accomplishment while leveraging telework. Studies have shown that telework enhances work-life balance, reduces commuting costs, and improves employee retention—critical factors in maintaining an effective federal workforce. Additionally, remote work has proven to reduce operational costs and align with sustainability goals by lowering carbon footprints through reduced commuting.
A full-time return to the office may inadvertently disrupt the progress made in modernizing the federal workforce. It risks lowering employee morale, increasing turnover, and making it more difficult to attract top talent in a competitive job market.
I respectfully request that you advocate for a more flexible approach, such as hybrid work models that allow employees to balance in-person collaboration with the productivity benefits of telework. This compromise would address organizational needs while preserving the gains achieved through workplace flexibility.
Your leadership in ensuring policies reflect the evolving nature of work and the needs of federal employees would have a profound impact on the future of our workforce and the communities we serve. Thank you for your time and consideration. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this matter further.
Dear [state representative] and [OPM director],
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my concern regarding the recent executive order mandating federal employees to return to full-time in-office work. As a dedicated federal employee, I believe this decision overlooks the demonstrated success and benefits of telework, and I urge you to reconsider this policy.
During the pandemic, federal agencies successfully maintained high levels of productivity and mission accomplishment while leveraging telework. Studies have shown that telework enhances work-life balance, reduces commuting costs, and improves employee retention—critical factors in maintaining an effective federal workforce. Additionally, remote work has proven to reduce operational costs and align with sustainability goals by lowering carbon footprints through reduced commuting.
A full-time return to the office may inadvertently disrupt the progress made in modernizing the federal workforce. It risks lowering employee morale, increasing turnover, and making it more difficult to attract top talent in a competitive job market.
I respectfully request that you advocate for a more flexible approach, such as hybrid work models that allow employees to balance in-person collaboration with the productivity benefits of telework. This compromise would address organizational needs while preserving the gains achieved through workplace flexibility.
Your leadership in ensuring policies reflect the evolving nature of work and the needs of federal employees would have a profound impact on the future of our workforce and the communities we serve. Thank you for your time and consideration. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this matter further.
Why is this important?
Why Join This Campaign?
This campaign is about more than just federal employees returning to the office—it's about protecting workplace flexibility, productivity, and work-life balance for everyone. By standing together, we can advocate for a modern, hybrid work environment that benefits employees, taxpayers, and the government alike.
- Proven Success: Telework has shown to improve efficiency, save costs, and reduce environmental impact. Reversing these gains sets a dangerous precedent for all workplaces.
- Employee Well-Being: Flexibility improves mental health, reduces burnout, and enhances job satisfaction—issues that affect every worker.
- Economic Impact: Commuting increases costs for workers and communities, while hybrid models create savings for individuals and the government.
- A United Voice: Change only happens when we come together. By joining this campaign, you are part of a movement to shape the future of work for the better.
This is about creating policies that respect employees, foster innovation, and reflect the realities of today’s workforce. Together, we can make a difference. Join us in calling for flexible, fair, and forward-thinking work solutions.
This campaign is about more than just federal employees returning to the office—it's about protecting workplace flexibility, productivity, and work-life balance for everyone. By standing together, we can advocate for a modern, hybrid work environment that benefits employees, taxpayers, and the government alike.
- Proven Success: Telework has shown to improve efficiency, save costs, and reduce environmental impact. Reversing these gains sets a dangerous precedent for all workplaces.
- Employee Well-Being: Flexibility improves mental health, reduces burnout, and enhances job satisfaction—issues that affect every worker.
- Economic Impact: Commuting increases costs for workers and communities, while hybrid models create savings for individuals and the government.
- A United Voice: Change only happens when we come together. By joining this campaign, you are part of a movement to shape the future of work for the better.
This is about creating policies that respect employees, foster innovation, and reflect the realities of today’s workforce. Together, we can make a difference. Join us in calling for flexible, fair, and forward-thinking work solutions.