Published by HRCap, Inc. on January 16, 2025
On January 8, 2025, The Korea Daily interviewed our CMO Stella H. Kim on how companies, both in the private and public sectors, are ending or reducing their telecommuting policies and requiring employees to work in the office for at least three days a week. Based on HRCap’s recent survey of 1500 clients, we found that 75% of companies now require employees to come into the office at least three days a week, 20% require them to come one to two days a week, and less than 5% allow fully remote work.
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During the interview, Stella highlighted that economic uncertainty has driven companies to prioritize goal achievement, productivity, and employee engagement over workplace flexibility. She noted that companies enforcing five-day in-office policies, such as Amazon, Tesla, and Walmart, have faced pushback from employees who are seeking fully remote roles due to challenges like lengthy commutes and rising childcare costs. Stella explained that some organizations provide four-day in-office workdays as a retention strategy, while others, including JPMorgan, Amazon, and AT&T, have opted for stricter policies requiring employees to be in office five days a week starting this year.
As companies continue to change their work policies, the move toward in-office requirements marks a significant shift in the evolving landscape of workplace dynamics. Organizations should carefully align their work policies with the specific demands of the jobs, overarching business goals, and long-term company vision. By doing so, companies can foster a work environment that drives productivity, retains top talent, and ensures sustainable success.
Source: HRCap, The Korea Daily
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