Dell to employees: Work from home, but you will not be promoted; read memo |
Dellformerly recognized for its accommodating remote work policies, has implemented a strict return-to-office directive, causing discontent and a sense of unfairness among numerous employees. As reported by Business Insider, the new policy, effective from May, categorizes employees as either “hybrid” or “remote,” with remote workers potentially facing promotional limitations.
Under the new policy, employees have two work arrangement options: hybrid modewhich requires coming into an approved office at least three days a week, or remote mode, which allows them to work from any location outside the office. However, while remote workers can continue working from home, they will not be considered for promotions or role changes within the company.
What the Dell memo says“For remote team members, it is important to understand the trade-offs: Career advancement, including applying to new roles in the company, will require a team member to reclassify as hybrid onsite,” reads the memo sent to employees.
Dell’s new return-to-office mandate represents a notable departure from the company’s previous position on remote work, which was strongly supported by founder and CEO Michael Dell. In a 2021 interview with CRN, he said that Dell’s expanded work-from-home culture was “absolutely here to stay.”
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… Under the new policy, employees have two work arrangement options: hybrid modewhich requires coming into an approved office at least three days a week, or remote mode, which allows them to work from any location outside the office. However, while remote workers can continue working from home, they will not be considered for promotions or role changes within the company.
What the Dell memo says“For remote team members, it is important to understand the trade-offs: Career advancement, including applying to new roles in the company, will require a team member to reclassify as hybrid onsite,” reads the memo sent to employees.
Dell’s new return-to-office mandate represents a notable departure from the company’s previous position on remote work, which was strongly supported by founder and CEO Michael Dell. In a 2021 interview with CRN, he said that Dell’s expanded work-from-home culture was “absolutely here to stay.”
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