The federal government’s push to bring public servants back into the office is often framed as a matter of “collaboration” or “workplace culture.” In reality, it’s a major labour policy decision with real consequences for Ottawa, its workforce and the country. Yet despite its scope, the return-to-office (RTO) mandate has not been accompanied by clear evidence that it will improve productivity, service delivery or public value. Read MoreIf there is a good argument for forcing public servants back to office for four days a week, we have yet to hear it. Opinion, Public Service, federal public service, Ottawa Sun, return to office The federal government’s push to bring public servants back into the office is often framed as a matter of “collaboration” or “workplace culture.” In reality, it’s a major labour policy decision with real consequences for Ottawa, its workforce and the country. Yet despite its scope, the return-to-office (RTO) mandate has not been accompanied by clear evidence that it will improve productivity, service delivery or public value. Read More