Uber pulls back on remote work, orders staff in 3 days a week, report says

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• Uber Technologies has reportedly ordered its staff to work from the office at least three days per week. This includes some employees who were previously allowed to work remotely.
• CNBC cited a memo sent by CEO Dara Kosrowshahi in June to all employees. The memo stated that staffers would need to report to work three days a week, instead of two.
• Khosrowshahi told employees to push themselves in order for the company to “move faster and take smarter risk,” the report stated, citing the memo.

Another major American firm is cutting back hybrid work.

Uber Technologies (UBER), according to reports, is forcing its staff to work from the office at least three days per week. This includes some employees who were previously allowed to do so.

According to CNBC, which cited a memo from CEO Dara Khosrowshahi to employees, staffers from June onwards need to come in three days—from Tuesday through Thursday. According to the report, the current requirement for staff is two days. However, Tuesday and Thursdays have been designated as “anchor” days since 2022. 

Khosrowshahi, according to the memo cited in the report, said that employees must push themselves to ensure the company can “move faster” and “take smarter risks”. Uber didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.

Uber has joined a growing number of large U.S. businesses that are moving away from remote work. Amazon.com and JPMorgan Chase have ordered staff to come in five days per week. In a letter sent to employees last week, the new Intel (INTC), CEO Lip-Bu Tan stated that staffers must come in at least five days a week starting Sept. 1. This is an increase from a previous policy of “approximately” three days. He said people were “uneven” in their adherence.