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Dell Asks ‘Hybrid’ Working Employees To Come To Office 3 Days A Week: Report

Amid the peak of the pandemic, Dell, alongside numerous other tech giants, implemented remote work options for its employees

Dell has reportedly announced a new policy requiring employees in hybrid positions to attend company offices for a minimum of three days per week or risk encountering career restrictions. The directive, outlined in a memo sent to employees on Monday, highlights Dell's conviction regarding the significance of face-to-face interactions in driving innovation and promoting value differentiation.

"We believe in-person connections paired with a flexible approach are critical to drive innovation and value differentiation," Dell said in a statement reported by The Register.

Amid the peak of the pandemic, Dell, alongside numerous other tech giants, implemented remote work options for its employees. This arrangement was extended to approximately 60 per cent of its workforce to facilitate regular work-from-home setups. However, with the easing of the pandemic, the company has reevaluated its work-from-home (WFH) policies. In March 2023, Dell mandated that all employees residing within an hour's commute of its offices must be present at least three days a week. Presently, this requirement has been expanded to encompass a broader range of employees, irrespective of their proximity to Dell offices.

However, certain low-paid workers may opt for complete remote work, but this decision could potentially impede career advancement. "Folks who live a few hours away from the office will have to go into an office, and if they do not, they have to sign up to a remote contract with the tacit understanding that being remote is career limiting,” states the report.

This decision follows Dell's downsising of over 6,000 positions last year, which accounted for roughly 5 per cent of its worldwide workforce. Despite this reduction, Dell's stock has seen a significant increase, doubling its worth in the past 12 months to approximately $60 billion.

Some critics view return-to-office mandates as a type of age discrimination, arguing that older workers are more likely to derive advantages from the flexibility of remote work.

Also Read: Tech Layoffs: Snapchat Parent Firm Snap To Fire 10% Of Its Global Workforce

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