For those still working, return to the office: Willis

For those still working, return to the office: Willis
Nicola Willis wants a return to the office. (Image: NZME)
Ian Llewellyn
The Government wants fewer public servants working from home and more bodies in their offices.The move follows media reports about the decline of Wellington’s CBD, which has been attributed to public sector layoffs and more people working from home since covid.Public Service Minister Nicola Willis said updated guidance to public sector chief executives reinforces the expectation that working from home arrangements are not an entitlement and should be by agreement between the employee and the employer. Such agreements should not compr...

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