Hybrid work allows people to live where it makes sense for their lives, not just where their employer is located. This may mean choosing to live in an affordable community, remaining close to extended family for childcare support, or staying in rural areas. Photo: Adobe Stock
Published in
January 2026
- Page 7
At the 2025 Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference, Premier Doug Ford urged municipalities to bring their staff back to the office five days a week.
While the call reflects a desire for consistency and revitalization of traditional workplaces, it overlooks the complexities and unique realities facing local governments, especially in rural and small communities.
A one-size-fits-all mandate fails to acknowledge recruitment challenges, the role of digital transformation, and the lived realities of employees balancing
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