Working in the office might promote creativity and team building but for some employees the post-COVID return to work has led to heightened stress levels.
A government shutdown would affect more than 2 million federal employees, plus more than 3 million contractors.
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While a single shutdown is unlikely to push a government worker to quit, the cumulative effect of multiple shutdowns can lead to low worker morale and employee retention problems.