San Francisco Federal Workers Urged to Work Remotely Over Safety Concerns

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has made a bold decision to prioritize the safety of its employees in San Francisco. In an Aug. 4 memo, HHS Assistant Secretary for Administration Cheryl R. Campbell recommended that employees maximize the use of telework due to the dangerous conditions at the Federal Building. This move reflects the downward spiral that the city has been experiencing, with companies abandoning their offices and workers avoiding them. San Francisco is caught in a “doom loop,” where negative events trigger more negative events, leading to a decline in quality of life. Despite this, President Joe Biden’s White House Chief of Staff is urging federal workers to return to the office. It’s a conflicting situation, but HHS is prioritizing the well-being of its employees.