Microsoft is considering a stricter return-to-office policy requiring employees in Redmond, Washington, to work at least three days a week starting in January. Sources indicated that the company will announce further details in September. This move follows similar actions by other companies like AT&T and Amazon, which have recently mandated stricter in-person work arrangements. Microsoft's potential mandate could significantly affect its workforce of 228,000, particularly the 125,000 employees based in the U.S.
A return-to-office mandate could impact tens of thousands of Microsoft employees, as the company is considering increasing in-person work requirements to at least three days a week.
Many companies have tightened remote work limits recently; AT&T has mandated five office days for U.S. staff and Sweetgreen requires four days in person.
Amazon's return-to-office mandate requires employees to work from the office five days a week starting in January, regardless of employee pushback.
Some industry analysts suggest that return-to-office mandates are often layoffs in disguise, allowing companies to reduce their workforce without direct terminations.
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