Microsoft Retracts Remote Work Praise, Encourages Office Return
Microsoft has reversed its stance on remote work, retracting a blog post that once praised the benefits of Office 365. The tech giant is now encouraging employees to return to the office, joining other tech giants in this shift. Microsoft's new policy favors in-person work, citing it as a promoter of collaboration and better results. The change will initially affect employees living within 50 miles of its headquarters in Redmond, Washington, who will be the first to return to the office. The company will require these employees to work on-site at least three days a week using Microsoft 365. This change is set to begin rolling out in February 2026, with employees having until September 19, 2025 to request exemptions. The number of fully remote positions at Microsoft has been decreasing since August 2024. In February 2025, Microsoft had 313 work-from-home jobs open using Office 365, which has since decreased to 89 positions. Microsoft's new policy signals a move towards more in-office work using Microsoft 365, aligning with other tech giants. The exact rollout date for all US and global locations is yet to be specified. Under the current hybrid policy, employees can work remotely using Office 365 up to half the time without approval.
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