


President Trump’s effort to get federal employees back into their offices for work is proving to be stunningly effective, with the number of full-time in-office employees nearly tripling over the past six months. Here’s what you need to know about the dramatic shift in federal work patterns:
The dramatic workplace transformation
Federal in-office work nearly triples under Trump administration:
The immediate policy impact
Trump’s executive order produces instant results:
The Biden administration struggles
Previous president’s efforts proved remarkably unsuccessful:
The notable telework abuses
Some federal workers took advantage of remote work policies:
The Republican oversight criticism
GOP lawmakers credit Trump’s commitment and competence:
The Biden administration waste allegations
Republicans cite financial costs of empty offices:
The union resistance efforts
Labor organizations sought to protect remote work arrangements:
The national work pattern comparison
Federal workers now exceed private sector in-office attendance:
The remaining hybrid work details
Limited remote work continues for some federal employees:
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