Microsoft is officially sending employees back to the office
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- Microsoft is mandating employees to work from offices at least three days a week starting February 2026.
- The policy will be implemented in three phases, beginning with Seattle-area employees within 50 miles of a Microsoft office.
- Employees can request exceptions by September 19, though details on the process are unclear.
- Microsoft's new RTO policy aligns with similar guidelines at Meta and Google.
- The company has been increasing performance pressure, including layoffs and new performance improvement plans.
- Microsoft removed a blog post praising remote work benefits, now highlighting challenges of hybrid work and AI solutions.
- The internal memo emphasizes the importance of in-person collaboration for innovation and productivity in the AI era.