Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan announced during the company’s Q1 2025 earnings call on Thursday that employees will be required to work from the office four days a week starting September 1.
This change marks a shift from Intel’s current policy, which allows staff to work from home two days a week. Tan cited “uneven” adherence to the company’s hybrid work policy as the reason for the change.
Tan emphasized the importance of in-person collaboration, stating that it “fosters more engaging and productive discussion and debate,” drives “better and faster decision-making,” and “strengthens our connection with colleagues.” Local leadership will share site-specific details and seek staff input on creating the best possible on-site experience.
Intel joins other major tech companies in mandating a return to the office. Amazon’s CEO Andy Jassy announced in 2024 that corporate employees must return to work in the office five days a week. Salesforce implemented a four-day-per-week policy in October, and Apple moved to a hybrid setup in 2022.
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The decision comes as Intel reportedly plans to lay off up to 20% of its workforce. Research on the impact of return-to-office mandates has yielded mixed results, with some studies showing that it can hurt employee satisfaction.
