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Unprecedented Levels of Federal Office Space Underutilization Raise Concerns

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federal agencies only used 12% of their headquarters space in the nation’s capital last year. could face an $800 million budgetary deficit for the fiscal year 2025. As remote work becomes more entrenched and businesses adapt to evolving market conditions, commercial markets are likely to undergo further transformations this year.

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New York City Tests Four-Day Workweek Pilot for City Employees

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The pilot program introduces the concept of a “compressed workweek,” allowing New York City agencies to schedule eligible employees for four-day workweeks, or a combination of four- and five-day weeks. The pilot program is set to run through May 2025, with the possibility of a renewal.

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UK government plans to parachute AI experts into departments to ‘turbocharge’ productivity

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Delivering a speech at the think tank Policy Exchange, Minister Quin set out a number of measures which he claims will drive forward the government’s plans to harness innovation and technology including AI to make Whitehall run more efficiently. The move coincides with an announcement of published savings from the Cabinet Office of £4.4

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Tech Talent Shortage Threatens U.S. Innovation Despite Record R&D Spending

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Therefore, ensuring a steady flow of domestic talent is expected to be a key focus for policy makers in maintaining the country’s competitive edge in innovation and technology in the coming years.

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