Nicola Willis calls for stricter public service work-from-home guidelines

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Public Service Minister Nicola Willis has directed department leaders to tighten work-from-home policies, noting that such arrangements should be agreed upon and not compromise employee performance.

She outlined the potential negative effects on both workers and CBD businesses if remote work becomes too prevalent. New guidelines require agencies to monitor and report on work-from-home agreements, ensuring they support departmental goals and workplace collaboration. “It’s time the government did the same,” Willis said.

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