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Gleb Tsipursky, Opinion Contributor

Gleb Tsipursky, Opinion Contributor

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US Labor Department adopts an anti-labor policy against remote work

The U.S. Department of Labor has been criticized for its return-to-office mandate, which has been framed as a betrayal of worker protections, and has...

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Gleb Tsipursky, Opinion Contributor

DOGE's war on telework would make government more expensive, less responsive

A recent report by Senator Joni Ernst has reignited debates about telework in the federal government, but data from various government agencies has...

10.12.2024 5

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Gleb Tsipursky, Opinion Contributor

To beat China, Washington needs facts, not myths, about telework

Despite misconceptions, the federal workforce has embraced telework at a rate consistent with or lower than the private sector, and telework has...

03.12.2024 20

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Gleb Tsipursky, Opinion Contributor

Trump, DOGE would make a huge mistake waging war on remote work

The Trump administration’s proposal to force federal employees back into the office full-time has sparked widespread debate and concerns about...

26.11.2024 10

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Gleb Tsipursky, Opinion Contributor

Governments are ignoring their own workers' voices on remote work

A recent survey revealed that 68% of government employees were not asked about their telework preferences by their agencies, and 56% prefer remote or...

19.11.2024 10

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Gleb Tsipursky, Opinion Contributor

Federal telework improves productivity. Why is Congress so desperate to limit it?

A new study has found that public sector employees working remotely recorded a 12% increase in productivity compared to when they were in the office,...

12.11.2024 6

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Will remote workers determine the outcome of today's election?

The rise of remote work has led to a surge in geographic mobility, with Americans moving from left-leaning urban centers to more affordable suburban...

05.11.2024 5

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Not just the rank-and-file: In-office mandates cause executives to quit

One-third of executives faced with in-office work mandates plan to leave their employers, highlighting a stark reality of potential crises in...

29.10.2024 10

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Return-to-office mandates are causing more federal workers to unionize

Department of Justice trial attorneys are seeking to form the first attorneys' union in the department's history in response to a return-to-office...

22.10.2024 20

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Gleb Tsipursky, Opinion Contributor

In-office work mandates are really all about control, not efficiency or value

Recent research suggests that return-to-office mandates are more closely associated with managerial desires for control and a tendency to attribute...

15.10.2024 4

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What the British get right, and we don't, about remote work

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his government are promoting flexible work arrangements and rejecting the outdated "culture of presenteeism", while...

08.10.2024 20

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New research shows return-to-office mandates cause more 'quiet quitting'

New research reveals that employees required to work in-office are more likely to "quiet quit" and disengage from their work, while those given the...

01.10.2024 10

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Amazon’s new office-only work policy is sure to backfire

Amazon's decision to require corporate employees to return to the office five days a week is generating controversy, as research suggests that hybrid...

24.09.2024 10

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New data show Congress’s crusade against remote work is a mistake

The Office of Management and Budget report shows that federal agencies are exceeding the administration's 50 percent in-office goal for...

17.09.2024 10

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She died in her cubicle and wasn't found for days: Exposing myths about in-office work

Denise Prudhomme's story challenges corporate narratives about the benefits of in-office work.

10.09.2024 20

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Senate bills would cut pay for federal employees working remotely

These measures would discourage talented professionals from joining or remaining in the federal workforce, especially in positions based in expensive...

03.09.2024 8

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White House, Congress clash over the future of government employees working remotely

The Office of Personnel Management has released new guidance on federal remote work, emphasizing the importance of tailoring work arrangements to meet...

20.08.2024 10

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Gleb Tsipursky, Opinion Contributor

House Republicans have tried and failed to scale back federal telework

House Republicans have attempted to curtail widespread remote work arrangements for federal employees, but have faced resistance from labor unions and...

13.08.2024 10

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Gleb Tsipursky, Opinion Contributor

Employers used return-to-office to make workers quit. Then this happened.

Return-to-office mandates lead to higher-than-expected attrition rates, particularly among women and underrepresented employees, and have resulted in...

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Do we really need shared physical offices to collaborate at work?

Research suggests that physical proximity is not necessary for effective collaboration, and that strong social networks can foster trust, familiarity,...

30.07.2024 10

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Federal employee telework has been caught in the election year political crossfire

House Oversight Chairman James Comer has accused the Biden administration of allowing telework for federal employees to secure their votes, while the...

23.07.2024 9

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Are remote workers faking it? Or is it their bosses?

Wells Fargo's recent termination of employees for using mouse-jiggling devices highlights the need for employers to focus on employee outcomes rather...

16.07.2024 8

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Back to the office, back to getting harassed?

Organizations must consider the potential increase in sexual harassment incidents associated with in-person work environments, as current measures...

09.07.2024 10

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A growing body of data is debunking myths about remote work

A meta-analysis of 108 studies has found that remote work has positive effects on employee outcomes and job satisfaction.

02.07.2024 10

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Gleb Tsipursky, Opinion Contributor

Why are we commuting so far for just 80 minutes of face-time?

The frustration of commuting to the office, only to engage in tasks that could be done remotely, is a significant concern for many employees.

25.06.2024 10

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Congress baffled to learn the private sector works from home more than fed employees

In a recent hearing with the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, the surprising revelation that federal workers telework less than their...

18.06.2024 4

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Many government workers don't realize they can use disability law to work from home

Many government employees are unaware that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) allows them to request work-from-home accommodations based on...

11.06.2024 10

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Study: In-office mandates are causing experienced staff to flee even top companies

New research shows a migration of employees with senior roles or prolonged tenure toward companies that offer more flexible working conditions.

04.06.2024 9

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At last, a bipartisan effort to encourage remote work in the federal government

This bipartisan legislation also contains a key provision to support military and law enforcement families.

28.05.2024 10

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Return-to-office mandate is backfiring on a key federal agency

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the dynamics of the workplace have undergone a seismic shift. While some heralded the return to the office as a...

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Around telework, a battle of belief versus evidence

Despite the abundance of data supporting the benefits of telework, ideological resistance persists.

13.05.2024 30

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Gleb Tsipursky, Opinion Contributor

The traditional office workplace is dead, and you'll be surprised to learn why

People will credit (or blame) the pandemic for this, but there's actually a much simpler reason.

06.05.2024 20

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Gleb Tsipursky, Opinion Contributor

Federal employees are saying 'no thanks' to Biden's return-to-office mandates

Federal employees widely suspect that these mandates are politically motivated, aimed at responding to congressional concerns, or intended to...

29.04.2024 20

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Don't believe the naysayers: Hybrid remote work is improving employees' mental health

States with high or median flexibility levels for remote work had 3 percent to 4 percent lower depression rates than those with low flexibility in...

22.04.2024 10

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British government workers revolt against return-to-office mandates

. The ongoing disputes over telework in the federal sector highlight the urgent need for policies that have buy-in from workers, rather than arbitrary...

15.04.2024 40

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Instead of attacking remote work, GOP should look to small business as the model

House Republicans are so busy attacking flexible and remote work in government that they are missing its tremendous success in small businesses.

08.04.2024 10

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Remote work can reshape DC's urban core for the better

The House 0f Representatives recently passed a bill calling for federal government agencies to report office space usage and give up any office space...

01.04.2024 10

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Return-to-office mandates can't fix stagnant post-COVID worker productivity

One thing the rise of remote work has taught us is that the workplace can be a productivity black hole.

25.03.2024 10

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Gleb Tsipursky, Opinion Contributor

Government must be careful not to kill the work-from-home golden goose

One immediate concern is the likelihood of companies scaling back on remote work opportunities in an effort to avoid running afoul of new government...

18.03.2024 10

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Employers who spy on their remote workers do so at their own peril

Monitored employees are more likely to feel that the authority figure overseeing their surveillance is responsible for their behavior.

11.03.2024 3

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Gleb Tsipursky, Opinion Contributor

Return-to-office mandates will be worse for federal employment than leaders realize

We now have initial assessments of what has happened at a number of companies that were early movers in demanding that employees return to working...

04.03.2024 30

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The outdated concept that's biasing managers against remote work

With no management training to assess the performance of remote staff, managers adopted an “out of sight, out of mind” attitude and underestimated...

19.02.2024 6

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The Pentagon's surprisingly forward-thinking shift toward remote work

The Department of Defense has laid down a framework that offers flexibility while maintaining a clear focus on the exigencies of its mission-critical...

12.02.2024 10

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Gleb Tsipursky, Opinion Contributor

Telework produces a 22 percent increase in employees' productive work time

It turns out that a requirement of in-person work has minimal impact on productivity.

05.02.2024 30

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Telework is actually rescuing the federal workforce; its abolition won't be pretty

The Biden administration needs to rely on data-driven, unbiased decision-making in evaluating the benefits of telework, instead of giving in to...

17.01.2024 5

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Remote work used to hinder innovation — until suddenly it didn't

Looking at the data over time, the real plot twist emerges after 2015.

10.01.2024 9

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Gleb Tsipursky, Opinion Contributor

Mandatory return-to-office will mean an older, less diverse federal workforce

Young talent, more inclined toward flexible work arrangements, would view federal employment as an unattractive option with an in-office mandate.

18.12.2023 5

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