According to the Verge, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is doubling down on its hybrid work paradigm and essentially saying no to employees who want to work remotely.
What happened was this: “If we take a moment to reflect on our unbelievable product launches this past year, the products and the launch execution were built upon the base of years of work that we did when we were all together in-person,” Apple’s senior vice president of retail and people Deirdre O’Brien said in a video reviewed by the Verge.
The Tim Cook-led corporation, according to O’Brien, believes that “in-person collaboration” is critical to its culture and future.
Why Does It Matter? Beginning in early September, Apple wants its employees to show up at their workstations at least three times a week, according to a guideline announced by Cook earlier this month.
The employees of the IT company protested the policy, writing a letter claiming that it had forced several of their coworkers to resign. The plea was written and edited by a team of around 80 persons.
In contrast to Apple, some companies, such as Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR), have advised their staff that they can work from home for as long as they wish.
In the regular session on Tuesday, Apple shares closed 1.15 percent higher at $136.33.
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