'Being present' | Deloitte ties staff bonuses to office attendance in RTO push

Deloitte has joined the growing list of major US firms scaling back remote work, with office attendance now directly linked to employee bonuses.

The professional services giant has informed staff that time spent in the office will be factored into performance evaluations, influencing annual bonus decisions.

In an internal email to employees in Deloitte’s US tax division, the company outlined new expectations for in-person work, requiring staff to be in the office at least 50% of the working week. The message, sent by tax practice Chief Talent Officer Katie Zinn and seen by the Financial Times, stated: “Being present at a Deloitte office or client site will now be considered in your performance evaluations.”

The move reflects a broader trend of corporate America shifting away from remote work, with financial firms in particular reinforcing stricter return-to-office (RTO) policies.