Mayor Adams Expands Remote Work: 16,500 NYC Managers Get Twice-Weekly Home Office Option

In a significant policy shift, Mayor Adams announced an expansion of the city's remote work program, allowing approximately 16,500 nonunionized managerial employees to work from home two days per week. This expansion comes after the success of a pilot program initiated in June, which permitted tens of thousands of nonmanagerial city workers to adopt a hybrid work schedule.

Under the newly expanded initiative, employees in managerial positions, including assistant commissioners, deputy commissioners, directors, chiefs of staff, and executive assistants, among others, will be eligible for the flexible work arrangement. The determination of specific remote workdays will be made at the agency level and reviewed by a dedicated committee.

This move marks a notable departure from the initial stance taken by the Adams administration in June 2022, when most hybrid work options were eliminated. The mayor's decision to reintroduce remote work options aligns with the evolving needs of the city's workforce and aims to address staffing challenges faced by various city agencies. 

Camille Varlack, Mayor Adams’ chief of staff, emphasized the importance of offering remote work flexibility in attracting and retaining talented individuals vital to the city’s functioning. The policy change underscores the administration's commitment to supporting its dedicated public servants while adapting to the changing dynamics of work in a post-pandemic world.