3-Day RTO | Microsoft confirms phased back to office mandate

Microsoft has finalized plans to bring employees back into the office three days a week, with the first stage beginning in late February 2026.

The internal message to staff, shared this week, followed earlier reports that the company was preparing to implement stricter office requirements. Under the new directive, employees who live within 50 miles of a Microsoft site will be required to spend at least three days a week working onsite.