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The White House Directs Federal Workforce to Return to In-Person Work

In a significant shift for the federal workforce, President Donald Trump has issued a directive requiring executive branch employees to resume in-person work at their designated duty stations on a full-time basis. The announcement, outlined in a presidential memorandum dated January 20, 2025, marks a policy pivot from the remote and hybrid work arrangements that were widely adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The memorandum calls on department and agency heads across the executive branch to “take all necessary steps to terminate remote work arrangements and require employees to return to work in-person.” However, it does allow for limited flexibility, granting agency leaders the authority to make exemptions where they deem necessary. The directive emphasizes that implementation must align with applicable laws and regulations.

The move signals the administration’s commitment to restoring traditional workplace norms within the federal government, aiming to enhance collaboration, productivity, and public service delivery. It also reflects a broader national trend of businesses and organizations evaluating the role of remote work as the country emerges from the public health challenges that necessitated these arrangements.

Matt Seldon
Matt Seldon
Matt Seldon, BSc., is an Editorial Associate with HSToday. He has over 20 years of experience in writing, social media, and analytics. Matt has a degree in Computer Studies from the University of South Wales in the UK. His diverse work experience includes positions at the Department for Work and Pensions and various responsibilities for a wide variety of companies in the private sector. He has been writing and editing various blogs and online content for promotional and educational purposes in his job roles since first entering the workplace. Matt has run various social media campaigns over his career on platforms including Google, Microsoft, Facebook and LinkedIn on topics surrounding promotion and education. His educational campaigns have been on topics including charity volunteering in the public sector and personal finance goals.

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