A 5-day in-office requirement is increasingly seen as a red flag in today’s job market, often signaling low trust, micromanagement, or an inflexible culture.

I value my current 3-day hybrid schedule, but parts of my firm have already shifted to 4 days. Some left the firm when the 4 day requirement started. I wonder if and when four days will be expanded more broadly. Are companies risking talent by tightening in-office expectations, or is there a real benefit I’m missing?

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I wouldn’t be surprised if one company goes 5 days others would as well. I just wish they would be honest about the reasons because most people I know are more productive from home.

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Individually, I think people are more productive when working remotely. As a team, everyone being together at the office should result in more getting done.

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