From Yahoo Finance: 2025-04-28 13:06:00

PwC will take disciplinary action against employees who refuse to work from the office at least three days a week, HR chief Philippa O’Connor suggested. Despite lack of evidence, PwC plans to monitor office attendance and potentially strip bonuses or restrict promotions for non-compliant staff, emphasizing productivity benefits of in-office work.

Concerned about productivity, major firms like Google, Barclays, and WPP have implemented strict return-to-office policies. PwC, with 23,000 UK staff in 19 offices, shifted to a minimum three days in-office policy in January, citing increased productivity and engagement. Data suggests in-office work leads to higher productivity, prompting monitoring and potential disciplinary action for non-compliance.



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