Uber Orders Employees to Office Three Days Weekly, Citing Performance Needs

Uber is revising its hybrid work policy, now requiring employees to work from the office three days a week—Tuesday through Thursday—including staff who were previously fully remote. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi stated in a memo that this change aims to boost collaboration, creativity, and the pace of work, arguing that in-person attendance helps Uber 'move faster and take smarter risks.' The company will track attendance at both the team and individual levels to ensure compliance with the new policy. Uber is also tightening its remote hiring practices and raising the eligibility for its one-month paid sabbatical from five to eight years of service. These changes have sparked internal criticism, with some employees voicing displeasure on company message boards. Uber's move follows a broader trend among major U.S. companies, including Amazon and JPMorgan Chase, which are reducing remote work options and increasing in-office requirements.