The article outlines a memo advocating for a return to in-office work for city employees, highlighting operational advantages such as improved communication and collaboration. It mentions making reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and those caring for family members. This return to work is not only intended to boost productivity but also to help revive the downtown core, which has seen decreased activity since the pandemic. The move reflects trends set by major companies in San Francisco and is welcomed by local businesses nearby.
"Increased in-office presence provides critical operational benefits to the city as an employer, as well as in its primary mission in serving the public," Lurie wrote in the memo.
"Those benefits include improved overall personnel and departmental performance through enhanced communication and collaboration, a stronger team culture and better employee engagement."
The decision to require workers to return to the office follows similar actions by large San Francisco companies that include Salesforce and Gap.
The strategy also appears to be aimed at revitalizing the downtown core, which remains relatively empty compared with pre-pandemic times.
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