Dikhyaa Mohanty 
Complete normalcy has still not been restored in some sections of the planet four years after the terrible COVID-19 virus struck. Particularly in the private sector, some employees have not yet returned to their workplaces. Some tech companies have been pushing their staff to spend less time working from home, while others are requesting that employees spend more time in the office.
With a mixed work culture, Dell is pushing its staff members to return to their offices. In a memo, remote employees of the US-based IT company with a sizable presence in India were advised that while they might continue working from home, they would not be eligible for advancements.
In a departure from its previous policy, Dell is pushing a strict return-to-office (RTO) policy, according to a report in Business Insider. In a memo circulated last month, Dell informed its employees of a return-to-office mandate and categorised them as ‘hybrid’ and ‘remote’ workers. Hybrid employees will now be required to spend at least three days per week in an approved office.
The memo further stated that remote workers won’t be considered for promotion or be allowed to change roles within the company. “For remote team members, it is important to understand the trade-offs: Career advancement, including applying to new roles in the company, will require a team member to reclassify as hybrid onsite,” the memo said. Not many are happy with Dell’s change in policy.
Some employees are worried that they won’t be able to move up the ranks or have the same flexibility as before.
