3M's current return to office mandate, while less strict compared to competitors like Amazon and Dell, signifies a shift from its previously praised 'Work Your Way' policy. This adjustment reflects a growing emphasis on structured collaboration rather than the previously celebrated trust-based approach.
Aman Gupta, vice president of Enterprise Workplace Strategy, once said of 3M's policy: 'It is about getting your work done and delivering results. Not about where you sit and what time you logged on,' highlighting the company’s initial focus on results over location.
However, Bill Brown now emphasizes the necessity for 'collaboration days' to 'reinvigorate the 3M innovation machine,' indicating a clear departure from a flexible work model towards a more conventional office-driven approach.
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