Intel says employees need to request a transition from the company’s current policy four days a week.
CEO Lip-Bu Tan made the announcement Thursday during Intel’s first quarter 2025 revenue call. Previously, Intel allowed staff to work from home two days a week, but Tan said compliance with the company’s hybrid work policy was “uneven at best.”
“We strongly believe that our site needs to be a vibrant, collaboration hub that reflects our culture,” Tan said. “When we spend time together in person, it promotes more engaging and productive discussions and discussions. It promotes better and faster decision-making. And it strengthens our connection with our colleagues.”
The policy changes will come into effect on September 1st. TAN said local leadership will share “site-specific details” and “SEEK (staff) input on how to create the best on-site experience possible.”
Intel reportedly plans to lay off 20% of its employees, and is the latest big tech company that will require a return to office.
Amazon made the headline in 2024 when CEO Andy Jassy announced that corporate employees must return to work in the office five days a week. Salesforce implemented a policy per 4 days a week in October. Apple moved to hybrid setups in 2022.
There is a mix of evidence as to whether work from the office will enhance productivity. However, research shows that the obligation to return to the office undermines employee satisfaction.