Companies mandate return to office in 2026

Nearly half of companies will require employees in the office at least four days a week in 2026, with some phasing out remote work entirely. This shift reverses pandemic-era flexibility, with firms citing productivity concerns and collaboration benefits, though evidence on productivity is mixed. Companies like Instagram, NBC Universal, Microsoft, Truist, Paramount, and TikTok are implementing stricter in-office policies starting in early 2026.