GSA Implements Daily Check-ins to Boost Federal Building Occupancy
The General Services Administration (GSA) is taking steps to rebuild its workforce following significant layoffs last year. The agency is focusing on maximizing occupancy in federal buildings by requiring employees to provide daily updates on their whereabouts. This initiative aims to meet governmentwide occupancy benchmarks and ensure compliance with return-to-office requirements. The GSA had previously attempted to automate the collection of occupancy data, but the automated methods did not meet expectations, leading to a return to manual check-ins. Employees are required to fill out a Google form each day, indicating whether they are working in their assigned building, a different federal building, on leave, or teleworking. Additionally, employees must provide a weekly snapshot of their approved leave or telework days. The GSA is also in the process of hiring approximately 400 employees to address workforce needs and strengthen its teams. 
