Store ops just confirmed they're no longer flying remote people in for HQ core weeks so either they don't get to participate or virtual only. Looks like they plan to fully RTO 5 days a week by Q3 2027.
Has anyone else heard of other pyramids doing RTO?
I feel bad for the local folks who have to drive in 5 days a week especially all the way to brooklyn park.
@bp agreed! And also- 5 days in office is even less flexible than pre-pandemic…
Are you saying all HQ team members will return to 5 days or just store ops? Also, what is your source?
I'm sure most are relieved not to have to fly in.
The 5 days rto has been expected for some time. But it's still absolutely disgusting. I read they opened up more capacity at the India location. I would not be surprised if they are using it to heavily reduce headcount in the US.
I don't get why they aim for Q3 though. Why force traffic in during the start of bad road conditions? Plus I'm sure by then gas will have increased far more. So out of touch.
Some remote people may be totally ok with not visiting HQ. Not much down side to it honestly. The local people returning to office 5 days will be more impacted in the change.