Dell workers can stay remote — but they're not going to get promoted
Business Insider
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Summary
Dell has introduced a new return-to-office (RTO) policy that discourages remote work by preventing fully remote employees from being eligible for promotions or role changes, favoring those who opt for a hybrid model of coming into the office at least 39 days a quarter. This shift marks a significant change from Dell's previous flexible and supportive stance on remote work, which had been a part of the company’s culture for over a decade. The policy has sparked internal discontent and concerns about its disproportionate impact on women, with fears that it could lead to a stealthy way of reducing the workforce without offering severance packages. Critics argue that the policy overlooks the productivity and well-being benefits of remote work, while the company insists it aims to foster innovation through in-person connections.
