By Quartz Staff
Publication Date: 2026-03-25 09:00:00
Microsoft is updating its work policy and shifting away from the remote work setup that became popular during the pandemic.
In a recent memo, the company said employees at its Washington state office who live within 50 miles now need to work on-site at least three days a week. Microsoft hopes this change will make the workplace more collaborative and energetic.
Amy Coleman, Microsoft’s Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, explained why the company is making this change. “We’ve looked at how our teams work best, and the data is clear: when people work together in person more often, they thrive — they are more energized, empowered, and they deliver stronger results,” she wrote. “As we build the AI products that will define this era, we need the kind of energy and momentum that comes from smart people working side by side, solving challenging problems together.”
Microsoft will roll out this new policy gradually, starting with the Puget Sound office at the…
