Belk is calling its corporate employees back to the office after a period of remote work initiated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting soon, employees will work in the Charlotte headquarters three days a week. A spokeswoman indicated that increased collaboration and productivity are key reasons for this shift. However, specifics regarding the number of affected employees and the start date remain undisclosed. This decision aligns with a broader trend in the Charlotte area, where office vacancy rates are notably high, reaching 24.6% by the end of the previous year.
Rohlik declined to elaborate on why Belk changed its office work policy, how many employees it affects or when the requirement begins.
At that time, Belk officials said productivity and communications had improved during the pandemic, and employees "overwhelmingly" supported working from home.
The move comes as Charlotte metro's office vacancy rate hits 24.6% at the end of last year, including offering incentives.
Belk's corporate employees moved to remote work during the COVID outbreak. In 2021, Belk said it would sublease its Charlotte headquarters.
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