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NYC Mayor’s Policy Reversal Opens Doors to Remote Workers

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What’s going on: New York City Mayor Eric Adams has recently made a significant policy shift due to ongoing labor shortages, according to Gothamist. A stark contrast when compared to large technology companies like Amazon , or federal agencies like the U.S.

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U.S. Federal Agencies are Pushing for a Return to Office

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What’s going on: Federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), are reassessing their workforce policies to increase in-person work, according to Federal News Network. The post U.S.

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U.S. Federal Agencies Push for More In-Person Work

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The FAA expects agency employees who are regularly teleworking to be in offices at least three days per week starting from October 9. Why it matters: This heavy push by federal agencies towards in-person work marks a big departure from the remote working model that was widely adopted during the pandemic. The post U.S.

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Japan Opens Doors to Digital Nomads with New Six-Month Visa Program

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Long-awaited details on Japan’s new digital nomad visa were revealed on Friday as the country’s Immigration Services Agency announced terms of the program that will start by the end of March.

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New York City Tests Four-Day Workweek Pilot for City Employees

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The pilot program introduces the concept of a “compressed workweek,” allowing New York City agencies to schedule eligible employees for four-day workweeks, or a combination of four- and five-day weeks. cities and organizations looking to create establish more flexible work policies.

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VA Commands Workers Back To Office In A Foreboding Sign For Federal Employees

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The move reverses the COVID-19 pandemic policies that allowed federal employees with the VA to work remotely from home. VA is the first agency to make such an announcement, but other federal agencies are expected to follow, according to The Federal Times. The new policy will be implemented this Fall.

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It’s time to review (or create) your document retention policy

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They create a document retention policy that clarifies what needs to be saved, where, and for how long. Sticking to a set record retention policy eliminates guesswork and promotes efficiency. Courts and government agencies frown upon individual employees selectively keeping or tossing important documents.

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