#remotework

6-Hour Minimum Requirement for In-Office Time
Effective immediately (although April 1 is a start date)
Reporting will look for 8 hours but minimum is 6 hours
No exceptions (unless people are out of office for sick time, vacation, approved leave, etc.)
You can’t extend the hours throughout the week; it must be a minimum of 3 days/week, 6 hours/day
Absolutely no gaming the system — anyone caught doing this will be terminated immediately
New Info
No announcement will be made
Applies to every employee even if their management hasn’t told them about it
3 full days/week does mean 12 days/month, although 11 still meets the 90%+ requirement
Reports have already been sent to level 4 leaders for where things stand today
Minimum of 6+ hours in office does not mean people only have to work 6 hours/day

Anyone else have people in their office pack stuff up, and told they’re being moved to telecommuter status?

I am in the Richardson office and a large number of people were abruptly told we’re moving to telecommuter. I’m happy, but don’t understand the urgency or the decision process.

No work from home E-mail today?
No reorg coming week?

When are the buildings going to reopen? I kinda miss office experience

If youre going to track hours of employees complying with RTO and "fire" them for not making 6 or more hours a day then fire the remote employees first because it's completely unfair they arent under the same scrutiny.

Anyone else under Prigg hearing rumor's about going back into the office? I honestly dont care, however majority of my team is freaking out. ( as some have moved states away ) Heard managers have to, and then techs in the NOC 2/3 days a week

Have been hearing a consistent rumor this week and wanted to see what others have heard.

Allegedly the week of 4/12 there will be a notice sent to remote workers saying you have 30 days to decide whether you will relocate to Minneapolis. If you decide yes, you need to be back by July 1st, if you decide no, you lose your job.

Apparently this will impact merch (buyers) and planning? Potentially IM as well (which I doubt), but essentially members of the core roundtable.

Is this just a rumor or should I actually start preparing??? What are others hearing?

In other news, tu-ds are brown.

So have you heard that the move to remove all remote workers is underway, if your not in a HUB the plan is to ask you to move to a HUB or leave. Come on is this true

https://www.businessinsider.com/paramount-skydance-return-to-office-rto-mandate-remote-employees-relocate-2026-3

The current cycle was conducted more like a firing than a layoff. Staff were told early in the morning that the layoff was effective immediately. System access terminated within minutes and staff were walked out by a manager. Remote staff were notified by Zoom.

Just got a call from my director today and have 30 days to decide if I am moving to Minneapolis - 90 days to move if I accept but will be let go if I don't

They will loose too many employees by forcing time back in the office. Employees have to many advantages by working from home. Less time on the road, less money spent on gas, clothes, food, less wear on vehicle, etc. They can have repairs, deliveries, etc, taken care of without taking time off. They have their own private bathroom and can make lunch at home. There is absolutely no benefit to the employees for being in office. Neither is it a benefit for the employer. Just a micromanagement tool disquised by colorful language like "collaboration" bs.

Are we serious with this non sense ? They don’t even come to the office , last meeting I was in with them they were in their PJs with a mess in the back ground … another one of aces excellent hires from the dregs of dead companies and terrible cultures .

Just found out today from a leadership call Verizon is closing down 30 offices across the nation, and everyone is expected to work from home now end of May is the effective date

I heard this is coming in late 2026

If I badge into the office, is that a day in the office, even if I also have logged in at home and had to authenticate through PingID on the same day?

Many workers view return-to-office mandates negatively. They often perceive these directives as stealth layoffs. Remote work was common five years prior. This situation has changed dramatically recently. The article explores these impacts on companies and staff.

https://www.bizjournals.com/bizjournals/news/2026/03/23/remote-work-stealth-layoffs.html

Higher pay?
Remote?
not AI first?
not using enough AI(Copilot)

Hello all! I am waiting for my manager to return from PTO so thought I would ask her till then as I am freaking out. My current assigned pulse point and where I live is Indy. However, my husband matched for a residency program in Galveston, TX. That is very near Houston tx which is why my husband applied there but that pulse point suddenly closed. Do you think the company will understand and let me be fully remote?

Denmark is encouraging people to stay home and use less gas. Hmm...

Novel idea. Be green.

RtO can GTH!

Due to the ever-so-relatable surge in global oil prices—and their entirely rational influence on corporate philosophy—Paramount will be transitioning employees and “eligible deputized staffers” to remote work, in a bold effort to conserve fuel and, where possible, coherence.

As we stride confidently into our next merger (and its inevitable sequel), leadership encourages everyone to remain focused, synergized, and deeply appreciative. After all, nothing fuels great storytelling like an ambient mix of layoffs, strategic redundancies, and morale that exists primarily as a concept.

A brief reminder on workplace etiquette: any individual observed leaving the office five minutes early will, of course, be subject to our standard disciplinary pathways—either ceremonially burned at the stake in the town square of Slack, or, more commonly, politely and vigorously chastised behind their backs by a carefully assembled menagerie of conflict-averse executives.

Let’s also remember: the office is where work happens—except when it doesn’t. Annual reviews have been streamlined into a more efficient delivery system known as “you’ll hear from us,” so no need to trouble yourselves with preparation.

In the meantime, please enjoy the complimentary snacks while they remain part of our shared reality, maintain a positive attitude, and avoid dwelling on contradictions.

All hands on deck—giddy up.

LOL..

RTO ages like fine wine.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/people-urged-home-global-oil-091037252.html

Is it too late to go remote?

Oil is spiking with the Iran situation and gas is climbing. For anyone commuting 50 miles each way, that’s 500 miles a week. At 20 MPG, that’s about 25 gallons every week just driving in circles to get to the office.

When gas pushes toward $5, that’s $125 a week, or over $6,000 a year out of pocket just for fuel.

That’s not insignificant… That’s a real ongoing hit to employees for work we’ve already proven can be done from home.

Even energy agencies have said remote work is one of the easiest ways to reduce demand during spikes like this. Instead, we’re doing the opposite and forcing more consumption and more cost onto employees for absolutely no reason.

At minimum, this should trigger a shift back to hybrid or temporary flexibility until prices stabilize. Forcing five days through this just doesn’t make sense. If they want pointless 5 days they should pay for our gas.

Looks like Fidelity still offers remote jobs?

Some BLM buildings will close, everyone will work out of Corp South. It’s expected that there will be information regarding being in-office more.

I've been getting rejected for months and this was the second company willing to interview me and the only one to result in an offer. I've only done low call volume outbound calls in Medicaid and this Customer Service Rep role says it's 60-80 inbound a day. I'm wasting $150 a month in parking at my current dead end job and this role being 100% remote is the only reason why I'm considering the $8k paycut (already tried negotiating). Do you guys think working at Optum until I get an offer elsewhere is worth it? The constant rejections are getting to me mentally, trying not to let this one offer cloud my judgement.

Atlassian, an Australian tech company, is laying off 252 workers in California. This is part of a larger 1,600-worker reduction, representing 10% of its staff. CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes stated the cuts fund investment in artificial intelligence and sales. Most affected California employees were remote workers. The company offered extensive severance packages to those impacted.

https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/ceo-apology-atlassian-layoffs-22082045.php

CVS Health plans to lay off 313 additional remote workers. These layoffs include 17 employees in Connecticut. The terminations are set for April 3 through July 31. The company cited operational changes in its Small Group business. More than 1,000 employees have been cut over the last two years.

Hartford, Connecticut

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/cvs-health-aetna-laying-off-313-remote-workers-17-in-ct/

Inspirational stuff from the 2026 Proxy Statement. Bill’s total compensation jumped from $22M to over $29M (32%) this year. Meanwhile, in the cubicles, we’re out here debating if our 1.5% merit raise covers the gas for the new 5-day RTO mandate. Truly a masterclass in 'Leading the Way.' Thanks for the motivation, Bill!

https://pex.broadridge.com/getdocument.asp?doc=4CC6BB74616CC807E06317289D0A6255&type=edgar#3547022_1074842_1074924

Baker McKenzie is closing its Tampa back-office location. This action is part of the firm's broader restructuring. The firm is moving to a remote operational model. This change means Tampa-based staff will work remotely. It follows earlier announcements of global staff cuts.

Tampa, Florida

https://abovethelaw.com/2026/03/top-10-biglaw-firm-shuts-down-back-office-location-as-restructuring-and-staff-cuts-continue/

I’m currently remote and looking to relocate with my spouse, who just received a great offer in a different city. While the bank doesn't have an office in that specific city, it does operate within that state (the nearest office is about 4 hours away so I will have to continue remote). Has anyone remote (geocode C) successfully made a move like this in the last 3 to 6 months while staying remote?

1. Folks will spend more time finding available seats
2. Will spend more time commuting during peak hours
3. Will log in less at home if 8 hours requirement is met for day.
4. People may work on different shifts like 6am-2pm vs 9-5 vs 10-6. It’s hard to schedule meeting across different time zones.
   What else?

Is anyone familiar with what circumstances must be met to qualify for an exception to remain home based? I’d like to know before submitting my request.

On Employees that are fully remote in claims with no offices? Are they moving the jobs to the hubs or no, and staying fully remote?

Many employees today are feeling the pressure of rising living costs. Housing, groceries, and transportation expenses continue to climb, and commuting to work has become an increasingly heavy financial burden for many families.

For this reason, I believe Canon should seriously consider offering greater flexibility when it comes to working from home.

Across different sectors and regions of the world, many companies are already encouraging remote work where possible. This approach helps reduce unnecessary commuting, lowers fuel consumption, and eases the financial strain placed on employees.

In times when global energy markets remain volatile due to geopolitical tensions involving countries like Iran, Israel, and major powers such as the United States, reducing unnecessary travel is not only economically sensible, it is also responsible.

Allowing employees to work from home when their role permits can help reduce commuting costs, decrease fuel consumption, and improve overall work-life balance. It is a practical solution that benefits both employees and employers.

Flexibility in the workplace is no longer simply a perk; it has become an important way to support employees during a time of economic uncertainty and rising costs.

To Control gas prices & save the our reserves, Should WFH allowed until war ends?

“Innovate, use the latest tech, develop the latest tech. Now hurry up and go into the office instead of working remotely.” Talk about old school. Yet we try to sell that we are on the ‘cutting edge’.