Microsoft's new return to office plan: Company requires 3-day office attendance; Announcement in Sep

Microsoft will require employees to return to the office at least three days a week starting January 2026, affecting those within 50 miles of its Redmond headquarters, with some teams potentially facing stricter requirements. This policy shift, perceived by some as a “stealth layoff,” contrasts sharply with the company’s previous flexible remote work policies and comes amid low employee morale following significant layoffs.

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