"Employees based in Stockholm, Berlin, Warsaw, and Nykøbing, are expected to come into the office three days a week starting September 29, the company informed workers in an internal Slack post Thursday, which was seen by Business Insider. The rollout will extend to other offices shortly thereafter, per the post. Klarna's announcement comes as more Big Tech companies and startups are unveiling their return-to-office plans for workers. Last September, CEO Andy Jassy wrote in a that Amazon would end remote work starting at the beginning of this year. Dell also said in January that it was "retiring" hybrid work and told employees to be in the office five days a week from March."
"Klarna also said in the Slack post, written by the company's director of people and HR, Mikaela Mijatovic, that it tested out an office week in Stockholm during the spring. Many employees shared how much they enjoy reconnecting with colleagues, sharing ideas naturally, and working side by side, Mijatovic wrote in the message. "At the same time, we have seen some of our top talents leave for companies where in-person collaboration is a fundamental part of daily work," Mijatovic wrote. "This is a signal we cannot ignore, as our success depends on being a company where people thrive and grow together.""
Klarna will require employees based in Stockholm, Berlin, Warsaw, and Nykøbing to work from the office three days a week beginning September 29, with other offices to follow. The company cited losing top talent to firms that prioritize in-person collaboration as a key reason for the change. Klarna tested an office week in Stockholm during spring and reported employees enjoyed reconnecting and sharing ideas face to face. The policy rollout aligns with broader return-to-office moves across tech as Klarna prepares for an upcoming IPO. Klarna declined to comment further.
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