PSA 4 anyone looking at media agencies-stay far away from PHD (and Omnicom Media Group in general). As far as I can tell they are 1 of the only companies going from “we encourage you to come in 1x a week” to suddenly “its now mandated that everyone come in 3x week” - Senior leadership has done nothing to address many employees concerns of public safety, Covid, & mental health. Sounds like it’s “we’re paying rent here so let’s make sure we’re using it”. On top of that layoffs seem to be looming

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In Canada it's 1 day a week required and then a secondary day has been added (not enforced) But this policy has remained quite flexible. I've been able to work with my leader on a plan that works for me and my team is flexible if I need to stay home. If mandatory office turns you off from a company than maybe find roles that are remote only!

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