After returning to the office, federal employees report low productivity, morale
After returning to the office, federal employees report low productivity, morale  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Wed Jul 22 2026
Description: More than a year after a governmentwide return-to-office mandate, federal employees are reporting lower productivity, diminished morale and increasing strains on their work-life balance. A recent survey conducted by Federal News Network finds that many feds are experiencing distracting workspaces, long commutes and inadequate resources. Here with more on the latest survey results, Federal News Network’s Drew Friedman.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.