The mayor’s office said Wednesday that about 1,600 city of Houston workers will resume full-time work as part of the city’s decision to abolish its hybrid work program.
In a press release announcing the change, Mayor John Whitmore stated that eliminating hybrid timetables would guarantee collaboration, creativity, and responsibility.
We are all public servants, and every worker is essential to making sure our local government runs smoothly and puts the needs of its citizens first, Whitmire said in a statement. Working together in the office is the best approach to serve the public, improving teamwork and increasing Houston’s effectiveness as we address important issues.
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Unless management approves an exception, municipal employees must return to work on February 1. Out of 22,000 employees, the administration estimated that 1,600 would be impacted by the change.
According to the city’s explanation of the program, Houston’s hybrid-telework program started in 2023 after the COVID-19 pandemic showed that, when done properly, teleworking can boost morale and productivity.
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