GM Reverts to Hybrid In-Office Work Mandate
In a notable shift from the flexible work policies adopted during the pandemic, General Motors (GM) has officially mandated that employees return to the office three days a week. The "Work Appropriately" policy, which allowed staff the flexibility to work remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic, is now being replaced with a more structured approach to in-person work.
In a memo to employees, they outlined the new directive, stating that starting January 8, 2024, employees within 50 miles of a GM office are required to be present in the office 3 days a week.
While the majority of employees will be subject to the three-day-a-week office attendance policy, exceptions will be made for top executives who live out of state. HUH?!
You know the funny thing? This is GM’s THIRD ATTEMPT 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲.
Sep 26, 2022: General Motors has told its corporate staff they'll soon need to work in the office 3 days a week.
Jan 30, 2023: GM asked salaried workers on hybrid work schedules to return to offices!
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 (𝐑𝐓𝐎) 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠.
❗ The news report what is happening now: "Companies are returning to the office!"
📖 They don't report on what happened in the past: The same companies attempting to RTO in the same way.
News outlets often focus on the 'what' – companies returning to the office – but it's equally essential to explore the 'why' and 'how' behind these decisions. The narrative extends beyond the present moment, offering valuable insights into corporate strategies, employee dynamics, and the evolving nature of work.
So before you believe the narrative bug corporates and real estate are trying to push on the ‘Return to Office’- do a bit of further digging.
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Michelle
This week’s article is credited to Business Insider and Henry O’Loughlin.