Microsoft Mandates Three-Day Office Work Week Starting 2026
Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) is instituting a global policy requiring employees to work in-office three days per week, effective 2026. The phased rollout begins February 2024 for workers NEAR its Redmond headquarters, expanding subsequently to U.S. and international locations.
The tech giant's shift from pandemic-era remote work flexibility comes as it prioritizes in-person collaboration for AI development. "We need the energy of smart people solving problems together," stated an internal memo, signaling cultural recalibration amid recent layoffs.