Overview

• Hybrid employees must work on-site Monday through Thursday starting January 5, 2026, with Fridays remaining optional.
• According to internal communications viewed by Business Insider, VP-level-and-below hybrid staff in the U.S. who decline to return may receive eight weeks of base pay, three months of healthcare, and remain eligible for a full bonus.
• Business Insider reports employees must inquire about the offer by October 3, stay on payroll through December 31, and transition responsibilities as directed.
• NBCUniversal linked the timing to a heavy 2026 slate that includes the Olympics, Super Bowl, FIFA World Cup coverage, major film releases, and NBC’s centennial.
• The policy aligns with Comcast’s four-day in-office expectation from 2023 and follows Paramount’s recent five-day mandate for its workforce.