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Taiwo: One of the major initiatives of the IDEA Task Force was a humble interactions campaign, that we need to understand that we don’t have to have all the answers, but we need to listen, and give ourselves space to grow and learn. And not be defensive - sit, listen, and understand what someone is experiencing. To me, that’s a good place to start and build from.

Taiwo: One of the major initiatives of the IDEA Task Force was a humble interactions campaign, that we need to understand that we don’t have to have all the answers, but we need to listen, and give ourselves space to grow and learn. And not be defensive - sit, listen, and understand what someone is experiencing. To me, that’s a good place to start and build from.

'''Taiwo, Indigenous Services Canada is taking a unique approach by placing the IDEA portfolio within the Ombuds office. Can you share about the work of the IDEA task force and how the Ombuds office is positioned to support that work?'''

'''Taiwo, Indigenous Services Canada is taking a unique approach by placing the IDEA portfolio within the Ombuds Office. Can you share about the work of the IDEA task force and how the Ombuds Office is positioned to support that work?'''

Taiwo: Moving this work within the Ombuds Office and having Nadia’s leadership and lens provides real-time data on what employees are experiencing; we can get input from the Ombuds at the ground level to guide policy and the review of our systems, and in that we have a unique opportunity to serve as a model within government.

Taiwo: Moving this work within the Ombuds Office and having Nadia’s leadership and lens provides real-time data on what employees are experiencing; we can get input from the Ombuds at the ground level to guide policy and the review of our systems, and in that we have a unique opportunity to serve as a model within government.

'''Does the Ombuds report to the Deputy Minister or the Department for that matter? How does this incite confidence in an ombudsperson...if the person is intimately tied to the interests and objectives of the very site and infliction of harm - translated via department or Deputy Minister or employer for that matter?'''

'''Does the Ombuds report to the Deputy Minister or the Department for that matter? How does this incite confidence in an ombudsperson...if the person is intimately tied to the interests and objectives of the very site and infliction of harm - translated via department or Deputy Minister or employer for that matter?'''

The Ombuds office operates independently from the chain of command, therefore the Deputy Minister does not have the authority to approve or oversee the Ombuds’ work. The Ombuds office takes confidentiality very seriously and we take every reasonable measure to protect your information. Our raison d’être is to support employees and their wellbeing and rest assured that we will never share any information about a specific case – what goes to the Ombuds, stays with the Ombuds. We only raise trends that may highlight systemic issues with the Deputy Minister, and we can do so effectively without providing any specific, identifying information.

The Ombuds Office operates independently from the chain of command, therefore the Deputy Minister does not have the authority to approve or oversee the Ombuds’ work. The Ombuds Office takes confidentiality very seriously and we take every reasonable measure to protect your information. Our raison d’être is to support employees and their wellbeing and rest assured that we will never share any information about a specific case – what goes to the Ombuds, stays with the Ombuds. We only raise trends that may highlight systemic issues with the Deputy Minister, and we can do so effectively without providing any specific, identifying information.

'''Hello, would you be so kind as to tell us who oversees your office?  Who does the Ombuds report to?'''

'''Hello, would you be so kind as to tell us who oversees your office?  Who does the Ombuds report to?'''

The Ombuds office is housed within the Deputy Minister's office, but we operate independently. As an Ombuds, I am a member of a federal Ombuds committee, as well as a national and international association.  

The Ombuds Office is housed within the Deputy Minister's office, but we operate independently. As an Ombuds, I am a member of a federal Ombuds committee, as well as a national and international association.  

'''Dr. Ferrara, you mentioned confidentiality. I wanted to know whether written correspondence with you or your team is subject to the Access to Information act?'''

'''Dr. Ferrara, you mentioned confidentiality. I wanted to know whether written correspondence with you or your team is subject to the Access to Information act?'''

We strive to provide confidential services to employees. This is a matter that our office can discuss with you upon contact as your confidentiality is our highest concern.

We strive to provide confidential services to employees. This is a matter that our office can discuss with you upon contact as your confidentiality is our highest concern.

'''What would the normal process be in communicating with ombuds office? For example, would someone get in touch, set up a meeting to speak about concerns? Would there be potential follow-up depending on the issues raised?'''

'''What would the normal process be in communicating with Ombuds Office? For example, would someone get in touch, set up a meeting to speak about concerns? Would there be potential follow-up depending on the issues raised?'''

You can email the Ombuds office confidentially at [Mailto:ombuds@sac-isc.gc.ca%7Combuds@sac-isc.gc.ca ombuds@sac-isc.gc.ca].  The Client Services Coordinator will respond and provide support and guidance and ensure that the client’s needs are met, including scheduling time with the Ombuds.  Once the Ombuds and client have a session, the Client Services Coordinator will contact the client for any follow ups. Business hours are from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm (ET). Staff will answer all emails received outside these hours on the following business day.

You can email the Ombuds Office confidentially at [Mailto:ombuds@sac-isc.gc.ca%7Combuds@sac-isc.gc.ca ombuds@sac-isc.gc.ca].  The Client Services Coordinator will respond and provide support and guidance and ensure that the client’s needs are met, including scheduling time with the Ombuds.  Once the Ombuds and client have a session, the Client Services Coordinator will contact the client for any follow ups. Business hours are from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm (ET). Staff will answer all emails received outside these hours on the following business day.

'''How can we distinguish whether to take a matter to a direct supervisor vs the Ombuds?'''

'''How can we distinguish whether to take a matter to a direct supervisor vs the Ombuds?'''

The Ombuds office acts as an informal sounding board that can help you determine next steps. What comes to us, stays with us. There are no obligations to act, or launch a formal process, if you come to us. You are more than welcome to reach out to our office and we can help guide you to determine the best approach.

The Ombuds Office acts as an informal sounding board that can help you determine next steps. What comes to us, stays with us. There are no obligations to act, or launch a formal process, if you come to us. You are more than welcome to reach out to our office and we can help guide you to determine the best approach.

'''Are you responsible for complaints or disclosures of wrong doing?'''

'''Are you responsible for complaints or disclosures of wrong doing?'''

We welcome those who wish to discuss workplace issues and wrongdoing. If someone wishes to disclose wrongdoing, we can refer them to the Centre for Integrity, Values and Conflict Resolution.

We welcome those who wish to discuss workplace issues and wrongdoing. If someone wishes to disclose wrongdoing, we can refer them to the Centre for Integrity, Values and Conflict Resolution.

'''Does the Ombuds office have the capacity to provide services in French?'''   

'''Does the Ombuds Office have the capacity to provide services in French?'''   

The Ombuds office offers its services in both official languages.   

The Ombuds Office offers its services in both official languages.   

'''Do you have the authority to act without a formal complaint?'''   

'''Do you have the authority to act without a formal complaint?'''   

Please feel free to contact our office if you wish to file a complaint or seek advice. The Ombuds office is here to support you and to help you develop a strategy to address the issues.

Please feel free to contact our office if you wish to file a complaint or seek advice. The Ombuds Office is here to support you and to help you develop a strategy to address the issues.

'''Do you collect complaints/concerns ongoing with Phoenix issues?'''

'''Do you collect complaints/concerns ongoing with Phoenix issues?'''

Yes, the Ombuds office is concerned with all matters that negatively impact employees.  Please feel free to reach out should you have any Phoenix issues. We are here to listen and support you but we do not help resolve pay issues – the pay center is there for that.

Yes, the Ombuds Office is concerned with all matters that negatively impact employees.  Please feel free to reach out should you have any Phoenix issues. We are here to listen and support you but we do not help resolve pay issues – the pay center is there for that.

'''What kind of authority is behind suggestions put forward to senior management by the Ombuds office? What is the process like after a suggestion is made in terms of actualizing it?'''

'''What kind of authority is behind suggestions put forward to senior management by the Ombuds Office? What is the process like after a suggestion is made in terms of actualizing it?'''

An Ombuds is a must-have rather than a nice to have as we are here to raise the accountability bar for all public servants. Senior management is fully aware that when recommendations of an ombuds is shared, they should listen very attentively and commit to action. We are informal yet we use the power of moral suasion in hopes to inspire others to do better, be better.

An Ombuds is a must-have rather than a nice to have as we are here to raise the accountability bar for all public servants. Senior management is fully aware that when recommendations of an Ombuds is shared, they should listen very attentively and commit to action. We are informal yet we use the power of moral suasion in hopes to inspire others to do better, be better.

'''In the outreach/engagement with the Regions, can there also be specialized outreach for employees who live in the regions but report to HQ?'''  

'''In the outreach/engagement with the Regions, can there also be specialized outreach for employees who live in the regions but report to HQ?'''  

'''Will this office look at the responses given when a Public Service employee completes the yearly Public Service Survey to see if there are trends from region to region and bring these forward to the Deputy Ministers.  One size does not fit all I think people need to keep this in mind.  We need empathy and kindness to each other.'''

'''Will this office look at the responses given when a Public Service employee completes the yearly Public Service Survey to see if there are trends from region to region and bring these forward to the Deputy Ministers.  One size does not fit all I think people need to keep this in mind.  We need empathy and kindness to each other.'''

Yes, the Ombuds office will definitely review the Public Service Survey and raise issues to senior management.

Yes, the Ombuds Office will definitely review the Public Service Survey and raise issues to senior management.

'''Does the Ombuds office offer support that is culturally sensitive? Being able to speak to someone who understands, or even is open to, understanding issues of racism, colonialism, sexist, and others, is so important for some people to feel like they can actually be open about issues they are seeing or experiencing. The team looks diverse, but wondering how that space is being built systemically.'''

'''Does the Ombuds Office offer support that is culturally sensitive? Being able to speak to someone who understands, or even is open to, understanding issues of racism, colonialism, sexist, and others, is so important for some people to feel like they can actually be open about issues they are seeing or experiencing. The team looks diverse, but wondering how that space is being built systemically.'''

Our work is based on the principles of Cultural Humility, and it is trauma and resilience-informed. Our office truly believes people need to be at the center of our work, and we try to help humanize bureaucracy by incorporating humility into our approach. We believe this supports stronger relationships founded on trust, understanding, and compassion.

Our work is based on the principles of Cultural Humility, and it is trauma and resilience-informed. Our office truly believes people need to be at the center of our work, and we try to help humanize bureaucracy by incorporating humility into our approach. We believe this supports stronger relationships founded on trust, understanding, and compassion.

As your Ombuds, my goal is to put a compassionate, human-centered approach into practice and model the behavior I wish to see. I hope I set the example that other leaders can look to and follow. I continue to deliver Cultural Humility training in hopes to inspire others to join me on this journey, and my audience includes the upper management level. I am always here to provide guidance and support in practicing a human-centered, trauma-informed approach.   

As your Ombuds, my goal is to put a compassionate, human-centered approach into practice and model the behavior I wish to see. I hope I set the example that other leaders can look to and follow. I continue to deliver Cultural Humility training in hopes to inspire others to join me on this journey, and my audience includes the upper management level. I am always here to provide guidance and support in practicing a human-centered, trauma-informed approach.   

'''Dr. Ferrara, what is your approach to reconciling organizational conflicts or contradictions that may arise from GoC policies (e.g. Financial Administration Act) and our desire to better implement concepts such as Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility in front line services?'''

'''Dr. Ferrara, what is your approach to reconciling organizational conflicts or contradictions that may arise from Government of Canada policies (e.g. Financial Administration Act) and our desire to better implement concepts such as Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility in front line services?'''

My approach is to raise awareness, speak truth to power, educate colleagues, learn from best practices in place and embed the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility in all that we do – not as a silo or separate program or policy.

My approach is to raise awareness, speak truth to power, educate colleagues, learn from best practices in place and embed the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility in all that we do – not as a silo or separate program or policy.

Our office is here to support you; part of that support includes providing recommendations on systemic issues to encourage meaningful change, as well as provide you with strategies to help you deal with an immediate issue. Please reach out to our office so that we can support you, and know that what we hear is very important for us to make evidence-based recommendations that are relevant and responsive to employee’s needs.

Our office is here to support you; part of that support includes providing recommendations on systemic issues to encourage meaningful change, as well as provide you with strategies to help you deal with an immediate issue. Please reach out to our office so that we can support you, and know that what we hear is very important for us to make evidence-based recommendations that are relevant and responsive to employee’s needs.

=== <u>How the Ombuds office works with organzational partners</u>===

=== <u>How the Ombuds Office works with organizational partners</u>===

'''There appears to be a lot of duplication between the role of the Informal Conflict Management System (ICMS) and the Ombuds office. What is the exact difference and how will they work together to avoid duplication or confusion?'''

'''There appears to be a lot of duplication between the role of the Informal Conflict Management System (ICMS) and the Ombuds Office. What is the exact difference and how will they work together to avoid duplication or confusion?'''

The Ombuds office is a sounding board where employees can reach out as a first step for confidential guidance and advice in an informal way. We can help you determine next steps, and are prepared to support you no matter what your goals and desired outcomes are. We work closely with the ICMS to ensure that employee’s needs are met, no matter the issue.

The Ombuds Office is a sounding board where employees can reach out as a first step for confidential guidance and advice in an informal way. We can help you determine next steps, and are prepared to support you no matter what your goals and desired outcomes are. We work closely with the ICMS to ensure that employee’s needs are met, no matter the issue.

'''What is the difference between the Ombuds and the Union?'''

'''What is the difference between the Ombuds and the Union?'''

Unions are a formalized organization that fall outside of any department’s organizational structure.  The Ombuds office is inside of the department yet operates at arm’s length and assists clients in a confidential, informal way.

Unions are a formalized organization that fall outside of any department’s organizational structure.  The Ombuds Office is inside of the department yet operates at arm’s length and assists clients in a confidential, informal way.

'''What is the relationships between the Ombuds and the Unions?'''

'''What is the relationships between the Ombuds and the Unions?'''

=== <u>Support for Indigenous Employees</u>===  

=== <u>Support for Indigenous Employees</u>===  

'''How does the Ombuds office see themselves supporting Indigenous Employees specifically as sometimes we face unique Challenges and issues in the workplace.'''  

'''How does the Ombuds Office see themselves supporting Indigenous Employees specifically as sometimes we face unique Challenges and issues in the workplace.'''  

We understand that every individual and every situation is unique. We know that Indigenous colleagues face many challenges in the workplace and we honor and respect their resilience. For this reason, the Ombuds uses a human-centered, trauma-informed and strength-based approach when supporting an individual through an issue or concerns, and no matter the problem at hand, will provide support based on the individual’s needs, desires, and requests.

We understand that every individual and every situation is unique. We know that Indigenous colleagues face many challenges in the workplace and we honor and respect their resilience. For this reason, the Ombuds uses a human-centered, trauma-informed and strength-based approach when supporting an individual through an issue or concerns, and no matter the problem at hand, will provide support based on the individual’s needs, desires, and requests.

'''Can you please speak a bit about the change in name from "Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Anti-Racism" to "IDEA". How does anti-racism fit into this work? What went into the choice to remove Anti-Racism? Glad to see accessibly at the forefront!'''

'''Can you please speak a bit about the change in name from "Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Anti-Racism" to "IDEA". How does anti-racism fit into this work? What went into the choice to remove Anti-Racism? Glad to see accessibly at the forefront!'''

Anti-racism is a crucial aspect of the work of we do in the Ombuds office and the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) task force. The removal of the term "anti-racism" from the task force's name does not diminish the importance of addressing and dismantling systemic racism within the department. Rather, it reflects a holistic approach to IDEA, recognizing that all forms of discrimination and oppression are interconnected and must be addressed in a comprehensive manner.  

Anti-racism is a crucial aspect of the work of we do in the Ombuds Office and the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) task force. The removal of the term "anti-racism" from the task force's name does not diminish the importance of addressing and dismantling systemic racism within the department. Rather, it reflects a holistic approach to IDEA, recognizing that all forms of discrimination and oppression are interconnected and must be addressed in a comprehensive manner.  

Anti-racism is the active process of identifying and challenging the ways in which racism operates in individuals, systems, and institutions. It is a necessary component of creating a truly inclusive and equitable environment for all members of the department. The Ombuds office will continue to support the work of the IDEA task force in creating and implementing policies and practices that combat racism and promote equity and inclusion. We will amplify their work as they strive to identify and dismantle systemic barriers that affect marginalized communities, including those that are based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, and more.     

Anti-racism is the active process of identifying and challenging the ways in which racism operates in individuals, systems, and institutions. It is a necessary component of creating a truly inclusive and equitable environment for all members of the department. The Ombuds Office will continue to support the work of the IDEA task force in creating and implementing policies and practices that combat racism and promote equity and inclusion. We will amplify their work as they strive to identify and dismantle systemic barriers that affect marginalized communities, including those that are based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, and more.     

'''I would like to know more about your "scope" of anti-racism. I was told by a very high-level EX that at ISC, the focus of anti-racism is only on the harm Indigenous colleagues have suffered. Therefore, for example, in the beginning of the pandemic, while the hate against Chinese people and community was raising, my cry of help to the Department was ignored.'''

'''I would like to know more about your "scope" of anti-racism. I was told by a very high-level EX that at ISC, the focus of anti-racism is only on the harm Indigenous colleagues have suffered. Therefore, for example, in the beginning of the pandemic, while the hate against Chinese people and community was raising, my cry of help to the Department was ignored.'''

In dealing with discrimination, my role will be to provide a confidential and impartial resource for individuals who have experienced discrimination to come forward and report their concerns.  I will also work with leadership to ensure that they have a clear and transparent process in place for addressing and investigating complaints of discrimination. I will also encourage Departmental leadership to ensure that all employees are aware of the organization's non-discrimination policy and the process for reporting discrimination.  What I hear will also inform the trends and themes that will be shared in my annual reporting and communications.

In dealing with discrimination, my role will be to provide a confidential and impartial resource for individuals who have experienced discrimination to come forward and report their concerns.  I will also work with leadership to ensure that they have a clear and transparent process in place for addressing and investigating complaints of discrimination. I will also encourage Departmental leadership to ensure that all employees are aware of the organization's non-discrimination policy and the process for reporting discrimination.  What I hear will also inform the trends and themes that will be shared in my annual reporting and communications.

'''We have heard the word “equity”/”equitable” a lot recently. Is helping employees determine their individual needs to ensure the workplace is equitable for them something that the ombuds office can to?'''  

'''We have heard the word “equity”/”equitable” a lot recently. Is helping employees determine their individual needs to ensure the workplace is equitable for them something that the Ombuds Office can to?'''  

Helping employees determine their individual needs is a crucial step in promoting equity and fairness in the workplace. As an Ombuds, my role would be to provide impartial and confidential assistance to employees in resolving workplace issues. This includes supporting policy that addresses potential and existing disparities that act as a barrier to the hiring, promotion and retention of employees.

Helping employees determine their individual needs is a crucial step in promoting equity and fairness in the workplace. As an Ombuds, my role would be to provide impartial and confidential assistance to employees in resolving workplace issues. This includes supporting policy that addresses potential and existing disparities that act as a barrier to the hiring, promotion and retention of employees.

Thank you for your courage in sharing. The Ombuds is here to provide a listening ear, to guide, and give advice and support. Please reach out to our office to discuss your lived experience.  

Thank you for your courage in sharing. The Ombuds is here to provide a listening ear, to guide, and give advice and support. Please reach out to our office to discuss your lived experience.  

'''Has the move of the employee networks and other activities involving diversity, inclusion and employment equity also included a recognition of the budget needed to adequately support these activities earnestly and creatively? I ask because formerly the Ombuds office structure has included a smaller organization with a limited budget which would not suffice the breadth and depth needed around truly and honestly implementing real change for diversity and inclusion. Understanding that the move may increase the profile of diversity and inclusion, has there been a discussion around adequately supporting the work needed and what has been heard by employees to create real change on a number of issues to increase diversity and inclusion? Example: moving forward on the Clerk's message in 2021.'''

'''Has the move of the employee networks and other activities involving diversity, inclusion and employment equity also included a recognition of the budget needed to adequately support these activities earnestly and creatively? I ask because formerly the Ombuds Office structure has included a smaller organization with a limited budget which would not suffice the breadth and depth needed around truly and honestly implementing real change for diversity and inclusion. Understanding that the move may increase the profile of diversity and inclusion, has there been a discussion around adequately supporting the work needed and what has been heard by employees to create real change on a number of issues to increase diversity and inclusion? Example: moving forward on the Clerk's message in 2021.'''

We know this work cannot be done off the side of the desk. Moving the work of the IDEA Task Force, Leadership Council and Secretariat under the Ombuds office provides a stable structure to advance these important files.

We know this work cannot be done off the side of the desk. Moving the work of the IDEA Task Force, Leadership Council and Secretariat under the Ombuds Office provides a stable structure to advance these important files.

Making real sustainable change requires adequate resources and support. I am committed to ensuring the IDEA Secretariat and Taskforce have the resources they need to fulfill their mandate within ISC.  

Making real sustainable change requires adequate resources and support. I am committed to ensuring the IDEA Secretariat and Taskforce have the resources they need to fulfill their mandate within ISC.  

Not only is this supporting truly collaborative, transparent policy development; the expanded Task Force supports information sharing that helps leverage and build upon existing data and processes, and reduces duplication of efforts.  

Not only is this supporting truly collaborative, transparent policy development; the expanded Task Force supports information sharing that helps leverage and build upon existing data and processes, and reduces duplication of efforts.  

These issues are complex, and it will take a multifaceted approach to address them. By fostering collaboration and coordination, the Ombuds office and IDEA Secretariat is helping to ensure that all efforts are aligned and that resources are used effectively to achieve the goal of building a workplace in which employees feel truly welcomed and supported.

These issues are complex, and it will take a multifaceted approach to address them. By fostering collaboration and coordination, the Ombuds Office and IDEA Secretariat is helping to ensure that all efforts are aligned and that resources are used effectively to achieve the goal of building a workplace in which employees feel truly welcomed and supported.

If you would like to discuss an initiative and opportunities to engage in the work of the Task Force, you may contact Taiwo Lewis by email at [Mailto:conseildedirection-groupedetravail.leadershipcouncil-taskforce@sac-isc.gc.ca%7Cconseildedirection-groupedetravail.leadershipcouncil-taskforce@sac-isc.gc.ca conseildedirection-groupedetravail.leadershipcouncil-taskforce@sac-isc.gc.ca].

If you would like to discuss an initiative and opportunities to engage in the work of the Task Force, you may contact Taiwo Lewis by email at [Mailto:conseildedirection-groupedetravail.leadershipcouncil-taskforce@sac-isc.gc.ca%7Cconseildedirection-groupedetravail.leadershipcouncil-taskforce@sac-isc.gc.ca conseildedirection-groupedetravail.leadershipcouncil-taskforce@sac-isc.gc.ca].

'''How will disclosure be handled regarding accessibility needs? Is there training to support folks at all levels?'''

'''How will disclosure be handled regarding accessibility needs? Is there training to support folks at all levels?'''

We are here to listen and support all employees. We can help guide employees to the resources available. The Ombuds office is also providing valuable input to development of the Accessibility Plan.

We are here to listen and support all employees. We can help guide employees to the resources available. The Ombuds Office is also providing valuable input to development of the Accessibility Plan.

All employees deserve to feel safe and supported in their working environments. As a champion for cultural humility, I would be pleased to meet with teams to discuss how we can ensure everyone is treated in a fair and equitable manner.

All employees deserve to feel safe and supported in their working environments. As a champion for cultural humility, I would be pleased to meet with teams to discuss how we can ensure everyone is treated in a fair and equitable manner.

'''How are Ombuds consulted across the federal public service to influence change and to recognize the views of the employees? For example, were you consulted on the TBS mandate back to the office and how that change will come about after almost three years of highly effective remote working?'''

'''How are Ombuds consulted across the federal public service to influence change and to recognize the views of the employees? For example, were you consulted on the TBS mandate back to the office and how that change will come about after almost three years of highly effective remote working?'''

As of this time, the Treasury Board did not consult the ISC Ombuds office in regards to return to office. Please reach out to our office if you would like to discuss your individual situation, we are available to support you.

As of this time, the Treasury Board did not consult the ISC Ombuds Office in regards to return to office. Please reach out to our office if you would like to discuss your individual situation, we are available to support you.

'''Do you have any comments or updates regarding the return to work and hybridization, specifically in regard to those needing accommodations and/or exceptions?'''

'''Do you have any comments or updates regarding the return to work and hybridization, specifically in regard to those needing accommodations and/or exceptions?'''