City of Houston ends work from home policy for municipal employees
HOUSTON - The City of Houston has announced all employees will transition full-time to their assigned offices beginning on February 1.
All Houston employees to return in office by February 1
What we know:
The City of Houston said in a memo that Mayor John Whitmire has rescinded the city's administrative policy, A.P. 3-36, "Hybrid-Telework Program."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 accomodation exists.
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What they're saying:
What they're saying: "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," said Mayor Whitmire. "My administration looks forward to the return of all city employees to the office. In-person collaboration fosters teamwork, innovation, and accountability, allowing us to deliver on our promises. We are committed to working together to eliminate waste, fraud, duplication, and corruption and to align with my vision and priorities to serve Houstonians."
By the numbers:
By the numbers: This policy change will impact approximately 1,600 of our 22,000 workers. Hybrid and work-from-home schedules were implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees while maintaining municipal operations.
The Source: Information provided by the City of Houston in a news release.