WRHA employees working remotely being called back to office this summer [Video]

Employees with the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) who are working remotely are being told to return to the office this summer.

According to a memo obtained by CTV News Winnipeg from WRHA president and CEO Mike Nader, employees currently working from home full-time will have to complete at least 50 per cent of their worked time in an office or administrative environment starting on July 22.

“We recently received a directive to have more balanced and consistent work/remote schedules to encourage stronger collaboration and connection with each other while still providing some flexibility and convenience for those that wish to work remotely,” the letter reads.

Remote work came into effect when the COVID-19 pandemic was first declared in 2020. According to the letter, Nader said staff who worked remotely displayed “excellent productivity and commitment to providing the best care and service.”

“I appreciate that this change may be disruptive,” …