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Tech, an early booster of remote work, wants people back in the office

By Katherine Bindley

11 Jun 2023 · 5 min read

informed Summary

  1. Tech companies like Google, Meta, and Salesforce are reversing remote-work policies and pushing for more in-office work.

Tech companies that led the way in embracing remote work early in the pandemic are increasingly leading their workers right back to the office—whether they like it or not.

Alphabet-owned Google, Lyft, Facebook parent Meta Platforms and Salesforce have all recently walked back remote-work policies they originally set forth, or gotten serious about enforcing existing policies, after deciding that working in the office is more efficient and cost-effective.

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