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DHS Introduces Flexible Work Schedule for 260,000 Employees

4/21/2026

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a more flexible work schedule for its 260,000 employees.
The change follows an executive order issued during the tenure of U.S. President Donald Trump that mandated a return to the office and ended flexible arrangements.
DHS is aligning policies with other federal agencies to allow alternative work hours.
The policy signals a shift in federal workforce management.

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a more flexible work schedule for its 260,000 employees.
The change follows an executive order issued during the tenure of U.S. President Donald Trump that mandated a return to the office and ended flexible arrangements.
DHS is aligning policies with other federal agencies to allow alternative work hours.
The policy signals a shift in federal workforce management.