Gov. Gavin Newsom has mandated that state workers return to the office four days a week, highlighting the need for collaboration and improved government efficiency. However, his comments reveal deeper motivations centered on supporting local businesses, particularly small establishments suffering from decreased foot traffic. He emphasized the importance of physical presence for boosting productivity among state workers, advocating for in-person interactions to strengthen workplace connections. Newsom believes that remote work limits opportunities for younger state employees and that a full commitment is needed to serve the public effectively.
"They're just desperate to see people back on the sidewalks," Newsom said. "I'd like to see people walk in the streets again."
"I think the people of this state deserve our full energetic commitment," he said. "For, I think, the vast majority of us, certainly in my office, we're so much better off, so much more productive, so much more creative when we're together."
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