Dell won't promote remote workers as part of their updated hybrid policy
Last year, I wrote an article about the 8 Villains and 8 Heroes of remote work companies, which you can read here.
As I compile my 2024 list, Dell is undoubtedly making the cut.
In February 2024, Dell announced a new return-to-office policy, requiring most workers to be in the office three days per week.
The Register first reported this change, following a prior shift last year when Dell required staff living within an hour’s commute of an office to comply with the same minimum attendance requirements. The recent change in February 2024 will affect those living farther away, who will need to choose between longer commutes, relocation, or consequences at work (WHAT?!).
However, new details stipulate an even firmer stance: "For remote team members, career advancement, including applying to new roles in the company, will require reclassification as hybrid onsite," a company memo stated.
In response to request for comment, Dell media relations shared that in "today's global technology revolution, we believe in-person connections paired with a flexible approach are critical to drive innovation and value differentiation.”
Recent data indicates that companies are only becoming more flexible about work location, not less…
And yet, Dell isn't the only one doubling down. Companies such as Bank of America and IBM have also cracked down on return-to-office policies in 2024.
To threaten remote workers with career advancement is a new low.
These big corps are forgetting that there are thousands of other companies that offer fully remote flexibility.
In fact, I have put together a list of 500 remote-first companies for those seeking such opportunities.
I WANT A LIST OF 500 REMOTE FIRST COMPANIES!
Stay rebellious,
Michelle
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