AT&T and Cognition's CEOs have informed employees about a shift in corporate culture towards stricter in-office attendance and long hours. AT&T emphasizes that hybrid work arrangements may conflict with the company's goals, while Cognition mandates six in-office days and a demanding work schedule. The push for increased productivity is linked to CEOs' fears regarding the economy and the potential impact of AI on jobs. This tough stance may negatively affect employee well-being and the ability to attract talent, despite a changing employment landscape.
If a self-directed, virtual, or hybrid work schedule is essential for you to manage your career aspirations and life challenges, you will have a difficult time aligning your priorities with those of the company and the culture we aim to establish.
We don't believe in work-life balance—building the future of software engineering is a mission we all care so deeply about that we couldn't possibly separate the two.
I think CEOs are worried about the economy. They're worried about AI coming to eat everybody's lunch. And so why are CEOs pushing so hard to get more efficient, get more productive?
Deprioritizing employee well-being could backfire and hurt a company's performance or ability to attract talent.
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