Return to Office Policy for California State Employees

California Governor Gavin Newsom orders state employees to return to the office for at least four days a week, citing the legacy of work-from-home policies due to COVID-19 lockdowns. He directs agencies to update hybrid telework policies and streamlines hiring for former federal employees. Democrats appear to be copying a policy from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Harsh Realities of Return to Office Mandates

A study by BambooHR reveals that some companies use return to office mandates as a way to lay off employees. The study found that executives and HR professionals hoped RTO mandates would lead to staff leaving voluntarily, but when that didn't happen, layoffs occurred. The study also highlights the emergence of a performative and divisive office culture post-pandemic.