23 Sep 2024

Government dials back on work-from-home arrangements

From Nights, 9:50 pm on 23 September 2024

Flexible working arrangements have become the norm for many New Zealanders, with technology meaning employees are able work remotely.

However, that looks set to change for public servants.

Today the Public Service Minister directed department bosses to tighten up on working-from-home arrangements.

Gillian Brookes runs a workforce strategy consultancy and is a workforce strategy and flexible work specialist. 

Young father working from home with little daughter drawing during covid-19 lockdown. Child drawing next to dad who is smartworking with laptop and headphones for social isolation. Front view.

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