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Microsoft Considers Mandating Three In-Office Days for Most Employees

Microsoft plans to review stricter hybrid-work guidelines to boost collaboration, with a decision expected by September.

Overview

  • Microsoft could require most employees at its Redmond headquarters to report in person at least three days per week, potentially starting in January.
  • Spokesperson Frank Shaw confirmed the work guidelines are under review and emphasized that no final decisions have been made.
  • The proposal would replace the late-2020 policy allowing up to 50 percent remote work and bring Microsoft in line with Amazon, Meta and Google.
  • The consideration follows four rounds of layoffs this year that removed over 15,000 roles and the rollout of new performance improvement plans.
  • Details on office-by-office timelines and potential exemptions for certain roles or teams are expected when the policy is formally announced.