Imagine having the freedom to work from anywhere you like. That's exactly what some people and businesses are exploring due to the changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. This new way of working isn't perfect and doesn't work for everyone, but it sure has its perks. The Working from Anywhere Index (WFAI) is a tool created to figure out who wants to work remot...
Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) has taken a stand against federal agencies negotiating telework contracts with employees. She's particularly concerned about the potential waste of taxpayer money and decreased productivity. With the incoming Trump administration, federal unions are rushing to finalize telework agreements that would extend until 2029, fearing interference fr...
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the constant buzz of your phone or the never-ending stream of emails? You're not alone. A recent study from the UK found that many workers are struggling with what researchers call "techno-strain. " This isn't just about tired eyes from screen time—it's about the pressure to always be connected and available online. Elizabeth Marsh, a ...
Donald Trump, the soon-to-be president, is upset about a deal that lets federal workers keep doing their jobs from home. He thinks it's a bad idea and wants to stop it. The agreement, made by the Social Security Administration, lets workers telecommute until 2029. Trump doesn't like this and thinks it helps unions too much. He plans to take the issue to court. The u...
Have you ever wondered where federal workers are these days? According to Senator Joni Ernst, a whopping 94% of them are either out of sight or working remotely, long after the pandemic has ended. DC's federal buildings are a ghost town, with a measly 12% occupancy rate. What's the deal with all this? Ernst raised the question: If federal employees aren't at their d...
President-elect Donald Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by billionaire Elon Musk and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, is planning to end remote work for federal employees. The idea is to push workers to quit and reduce the federal workforce. This comes after both Musk and Ramaswamy expressed concerns about remote work in the government...
Two influential figures in tech, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, have an interesting idea for the future of federal workers. They want to end remote work and bring everyone back to the office. Why? They believe it could shrink the federal workforce. They think that if workers don't want to come in, they shouldn't be paid to stay home. But is this a good idea? First, ...
Coffee giant Starbucks is making waves with a strict new policy. The company is warning its corporate employees that they could be fired if they don't show up to the office at least three days a week. This comes just weeks after the company hired a new CEO who gets to work from his Southern California home. The memo circulated to one division states that employees wh...
Ever heard of a car that drives itself? Well, Tesla's trying, but their autopilot feature is hitting a few bumps. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration is digging into some serious incidents. We're talking crashes, one even fatal, involving Teslas with Full Self-Driving tech. This isn't their first rodeo, but federal regulators are still puzzled. ...
Amazon Web Services (AWS) CEO Matt Garman recently discussed the company's new return-to-office (RTO) policy in an all-hands meeting. He believes that working remotely makes it challenging to innovate and collaborate effectively. Garman shared that nine out of ten employees he's talked to are enthusiastic about the change. He acknowledged that some employees might no...