Microsoft is refreshing hybrid work. Code for tighter return to office?
Briefly

Microsoft is exploring updates to its flexible work guidelines, potentially tightening in-person requirements for employees in Redmond to three days a week beginning in January. Currently, the company follows a flexible approach to hybrid work, varying by role between 100% in-person, 50% in-person, or fully remote. Enforcement of these roles is inconsistent. Recently, Microsoft hinted at stricter in-office expectations, amidst other tech companies implementing stricter policies. In preparation for possible changes, Microsoft has significantly reduced its office footprint in Seattle and its surrounding areas since the pandemic began.
Microsoft is considering tighter in-person work requirements, potentially mandating employees to work from the office three days a week beginning in January, as part of updated guidelines.
The company's existing hybrid work policy follows a flexible approach where job roles are designated as either fully in-person, hybrid, or fully remote, though enforcement is inconsistent.
Read at Spokesman.com
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