In an effort to bring federal employees back to their physical workplaces, President Biden is calling on his Cabinet members to act quickly. This move comes as a response to a report by the Government Accountability Office that revealed many federal agencies were using only a small portion of their office space. White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients emphasized the importance of in-person work for team well-being and effectiveness in an email sent to all Cabinet members. While the directive aims to increase in-person work, it also recognizes the value of remote work flexibility and aims to strike a balance between the two. The push for more in-person work aligns with efforts by cities and businesses to bring employees back to physical offices post-pandemic. President Biden has been advocating for the return to office work since last year, but obstacles have arisen due to the changing nature of the pandemic and employee preferences. Zients, who became chief of staff in February, has played a crucial role in prioritizing the return to in-person work through various initiatives. The call for federal employees to return to the office has garnered bipartisan support, with the goal of increasing efficiency and collaboration. This emphasis on a balanced approach reflects the evolving dynamics of the modern workforce as the U.S. continues to navigate the post-pandemic landscape.