Carney says back-to-office plan for federal civil servants coming soon
Prime Minister Mark Carney said return-to-office levels will vary by role, seniority, and capacity with discussions involving unions as part of a broader public service transformation.
- The Prime Minister, Mark Carney, is planning to require federal public servants to work more days in the office, moving beyond the current minimum of three days a week.
- Current rules require federal public servants to work at least three days in the office weekly, while executives must work four days.
- The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada stated that decisions should be based on "evidence, service outcomes, and operational reality."
- Labour experts argue that remote work offers benefits and flexibility, which can help retain top talent.
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Mark Carney’s back-to-work plan has federal workers worried
The prime minister earlier this week said plans for more office days will "come to a sharper view" over the coming weeks, adding "there will likely be different levels of return" depending on seniority, role and office capacity.
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The Prime Minister says a plan is in the works for federal bureaucrats to spend more time in the office — but many labour experts, including a recent guest on our podcast, say remote work has its benefits
Updated rules for public servants' return to office to come into 'sharper view' in coming weeks Carney says
Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government will be speaking with public sector unions in the coming weeks to hash out the details of the updated return-to-office rules for federal public servants.
The Prime Minister promises to provide details soon following rumours about the return of public servants to the full-time office.
Federal public servants will have ‘different levels’ of return to office rules, PM says
The federal government will be speaking with unions about public servants spending more time in the office in the coming weeks, as rumours circulate about a new return-to-office directive for federal workers.
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