Internal tension | Dell's RTO push sparks office politics, amid inconsistent enforcement

Dell Technologies’ push to bring employees back into the office five days a week has reportedly led to confusion, inconsistent rule enforcement and a rise in office politics.

In March, the company shifted away from its previous hybrid model, which had allowed office attendance three days a week. The new return-to-office (RTO) policy now applies to staff living within an hour of a Dell office.

Dell CEO Michael Dell explained the policy change in a February memo, saying: “The pace of innovation has never been faster, and for us to lead, the speed of our business must continue to accelerate.”

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He added: “What we're finding is that for all the technology in the world, nothing is faster than the speed of human interaction. A 30-second conversation can replace an email back-and-forth that goes on for hours or even days.”