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Federal workers return to offices amid threat from Elon Musk

Elon Musk threatened to fire federal workers who do not list five accomplishments from last week, despite the U.S. Office of Personnel Management stating that responses were optional.
Following mass firings at the FDA, some previously laid-off staffers are being rehired, likely due to industry pressure on the agency.
President Donald Trump mandated the return of federal workers to offices, contrasting guidance from several agencies on compliance with Musk's directives.
Musk warned on X that workers failing to return to the office would face administrative leave, while officials confirmed some agencies weren't ready for full employee returns.

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The Georgia Sun

Trump Mandates Federal Workers Go Back To The Office. MARTA Wants To Do The Driving

Thousands of federal employees returned to downtown Atlanta offices this week, and MARTA wants them to leave their cars at home. 🚇 What We Know: Federal agencies now require staff to work in-person full-time under President Trump’s new mandate. The shift ends remote and hybrid work arrangements that began during COVID. “Let MARTA do the driving,” said MARTA General Manager and CEO Collie Greenwood. “It can be difficult to get back into the habi…

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The Independent

The Latest: Musk renews threat to fire federal workers despite pushback from various agencies

Elon Musk is vowing yet again to fire any federal workers who don’t respond to an email asking them to list five things they accomplished last week

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U.S. News

Federal Workers Return to Offices Amid Threat From Elon Musk

Federal employees across the country, many of whom have worked from home since the COVID-19 pandemic, were back at agency offices Monday under President Donald Trump’s return-to-office mandate.

6 days ago·New York, United States

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Vail Daily

Federal workers return to offices amid threat from Musk

Federal employees across the country, many of whom have worked from home since the COVID-19 pandemic, were back at agency offices Monday under President Donald Trump’s return-to-office mandate. Billionaire Elon Musk, who is leading Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency scouring government agencies for suspected waste, delivered a warning Monday to workers on his platform X. “Starting this week, those who still fail to return to office will…

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Nation in Brief

Many federal employees across the country are back at agency offices under President Donald Trump's return-to-office mandate. Trump advisor Elon Musk warned on his platform X Monday that workers who

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AllWork.Space

The Federal Office Return Mandate Is A Solution In Search Of A Problem

When distractions decrease, the overall task completion rate improves, and the quality of work remains stable. Reduced morale can translate into diminished job satisfaction and higher turnover rates, both of which can be costly for government agencies. Remote and hybrid models have been credited with reducing stress and commuting-related fatigue, allowing employees to devote more energy to their responsibilities. As the conversation continues ar…

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