City employees say the decision came out of nowhere, and they are not happy about the sudden change.
According to a FOX 7 Austin poll, almost 75% of people believe city employees shouldn’t be required to come back to the office.
Meira Vedros, a city employee, says they believe the response may have been different if the Interim City Manager Garza presented the plan differently or even just asked for input. "It's frustrating. It's confusing. It's also explicitly not an actual policy. The policy, to my knowledge, has not been written yet. I just am left wondering who this benefits and I can't seem to find an answer. No one seems to know exactly who this is for," said Vedros.
University of Texas at Austin professor Chandra Bhat was part of a study in 2022 focused on remote versus in office working. FOX 7 Austin asked for his input onHe says, based on the study, he learned many people prefer a hybrid work schedule, but it is up to the employers to present that idea in a way that appeals to its employees.
"I think, at some point in time, you know, employers will have to realize that you still have the issue of the great resignation or the big quit that used to happen. Employees and employers will have to get to that sweet spot," said Bhat.that I have read and agree
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