Dell Ends Hybrid Work Policy, Mandates Full-Time Office Return

Starting March 3, employees near Dell offices must work on-site five days a week, ending remote and hybrid arrangements.

CEO Michael Dell announced the policy change in an email, emphasizing the value of in-person collaboration over remote communication.
Employees living within an hour of a Dell office will be required to work on-site full-time, while those farther away may remain remote.
The policy shift reverses Dell's earlier commitment to flexible work arrangements made during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dell's leadership cites improved collaboration and innovation as reasons for the return-to-office mandate, though no financial evidence was provided to support the decision.
The change aligns Dell with other major companies rolling back remote work, despite studies suggesting such mandates do not boost productivity or profits.