Microsoft Teams Update Targets ’Coffee Badgers’ as RTO Policies Tighten
Microsoft's stock dipped marginally after reports emerged about a forthcoming Teams feature designed to track employee locations via Wi-Fi connectivity. The tool, slated for December 2025 deployment, WOULD flag users connected to office networks—potentially curbing the 'coffee badging' trend where employees badge in briefly before leaving to work remotely.
Investors reacted tepidly to the news, reflecting broader tensions between workplace surveillance and flexible work arrangements. The update underscores corporate tech's evolving role in enforcing return-to-office mandates, with implications for productivity tools across sectors.