Microsoft Adjusts RTO Policy with Sales Team Exemption, Stock Edges Higher
Microsoft's return-to-office mandate sparked controversy, but exceptions for sales roles provided clarity. The company's shares saw a fractional rise as investors digested the nuanced approach.
Commercial sales and solution engineering teams won't face the same three-day office requirement starting next spring. "We are committed to flexibility where it makes sense," stated Theresa McHenry of Microsoft HR, highlighting the tailored policy.