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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowIndiana’s governor is directing all state employees to return to their offices by early July.
Gov. Eric Holcomb told state workers that the transition from a March 2020 stay-at-home order starts with senior staff who must return by June 7. Other employees should spend at least 50% of their time at the office by June 21 and return full-time by July 6.
Staffers for many state agencies have been working remotely, but Holcomb said in a Wednesday email to employees that “it is not the optimal way for us to serve Hoosiers.”
“We work better together, and build more solid and collaborative teams, when we can have regular face-to-face conversations,” Holcomb said. “Returning to the office means the impromptu discussions that so often lead to innovation will be happening again with more frequency and energy.”
The state will offer a vaccination clinic at the Indiana Government Center in Indianapolis on June 21-22. About 2.4 million Indiana residents were considered to be fully vaccinated by Wednesday. The state’s vaccination rate is the 14th lowest in the country at about 35% of total population, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
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If the state sticks with this, it will see lots of turnover and will be a barrier for attracting new hires. A hybrid approach of both WFH and office would be the most optimal.
Just remember folks: Donald got his shots so there’s no reason why you can’t get yours.
Exactly!