The article highlights challenges faced by federal employees at the IRS and SSA after being mandated to return to the office. A $1 purchasing limit has resulted in severe shortages of essential supplies like soap and toilet paper, adversely affecting daily operations and employee morale. Employees express that the office environment negatively impacts productivity, particularly for those with personal obligations. For some, including disabled workers, the commute adds physical strain, while the lack of resources for accommodations poses additional barriers, suggesting a pressing need for better support and supply management in federal offices.
Employees at the IRS face dire shortages of basic supplies due to a $1 purchasing limit, impacting productivity and health amid a return-to-office mandate.
One Treasury employee humorously notes they bring their own pens and paper, as the agency struggles with supply issues stemming from purchasing restrictions.
Workers from various federal agencies report that the return to office has adversely affected their work-life balance and increased stress and health issues.
An SSA employee, who has chronic pain and mobility issues, expresses frustration over long commutes and challenges in securing reasonable accommodations due to staffing cuts.
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