Dell employees defy strict return-to-office policy

Dell’s push to return employees to the office is facing resistance. Nearly 50% of its US staff and one-third of its global workforce remain remote—risking their chances for promotions.

A return-to-office (RTO) policy announced earlier this year requires hybrid workers to be in the office 39 days per quarter. The company enforces this by monitoring key card swipes and VPN usage, categorizing compliance with colored flags.

Remote workers across various companies, including Dell and SAP, have expressed dissatisfaction and resistance to such strict RTO policies.

They cite the benefits of remote work, including convenience, cost savings, personal space, as well as logistical challenges with time zones.

The resistance mirrors similar issues at Apple.