In a move that has sent ripples through the federal workforce, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday, January 20, 2025, mandating the return of all federal employees to full-time in-person work. This order, part of a broader effort by the White House to achieve what they term “improved accountability of government bureaucrats,” effectively ends remote work arrangements for the majority of the 2.3 million federal employees. This mandate comes as only 6% of federal employees currently work in person, signifying a substantial shift in workplace dynamics.
