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Uber Tightens Office Mandates and Benefits Policies, Facing Employee Discontent

CEO Dara Khosrowshahi defends three-day in-office requirement and revised sabbatical eligibility, citing collaboration and company goals.

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Uber said more people are using the platform, and more frequently.

Overview

  • Uber will require employees to work in the office three days a week starting in June, up from the current two-day requirement.
  • Remote work approvals for some employees have been rescinded, with future remote roles to be hired sparingly.
  • Eligibility for Uber's month-long paid sabbatical has been extended from five to eight years of service.
  • CEO Dara Khosrowshahi faced significant employee pushback during an April 29 all-hands meeting, responding firmly that the changes are necessary for the company's success.
  • The policy shift aligns with broader trends in the tech industry, as companies increasingly scale back pandemic-era remote work flexibility.