Apple has informed staff that they will be expected to return to the office three days per week starting September 5th.
All employees
in the Bay Area will have to come in on Tuesdays and Thursdays, in addition to
a third day every week that will be decided based on individual teams.
CEO Tim Cook
and SVP of software engineering Craig Federighi sent memos to staff.
MEMO FROM TIM COOK
Team,
I’m writing
to you today with two updates, one about changes we’re making to our hybrid
pilot, the other about its timing.
Teams
participating in the pilot will come to the office three days each week with
Tuesday and Thursday as set days across the company, but your teams will decide the third day you
come in. Each team will work through the decision
about which day is right for them, and you’ll hear from your leaders soon. Depending on your role, you will also have the option to work remotely
for up to four weeks a year.
We believe
that this revised framework will enhance our ability to work flexibly, while
preserving the in-person collaboration that is so essential to our culture. We
also know that we still have a lot to learn. And we are committed to listening,
adapting, and growing together in the weeks and months ahead.
In terms of
timing, many locations around the world will hear more details shortly. For
Santa Clara Valley, we plan to begin our new adjusted pilot with all employees
in the office three days beginning the week of September 5th.
As we
continue on this journey, I want to say how grateful I am for everything you
do. I look forward to working with you to create a flexible environment at
Apple where, together, we can make an even greater difference in the lives of
our users around the world.
Tim
MEMO FROM CRAIG FEDERIGHI
Team,
This
afternoon Tim sent a note to team members across Apple on our hybrid pilot and
return to office plans and I wanted to follow up with how this news will impact
our team.
First, a huge
thank you. The last few years have presented some real challenges to what we
all do, and I appreciate your passion and commitment to creating delightful,
amazing, high quality software for our customers and developers across the
globe.
After years
in limbo (and a couple of false starts) it’s really happening: the week of
September 5th marks the true start of our hybrid work pilot in the Santa Clary
Valley — and I personally can’t wait to experience the special energy of having
all of us back in the office together again! Note: for all other locations,
resumption dates may vary based on current conditions of COVID-19 around the
world.
As you read
in Tim’s note, we are modifying the pilot such that our three days in the
office include two days with all of us working together in the office on
Tuesday and Thursday (our company-wide days), and one additional in-office day
chosen by your team, prioritizing collaboration with your immediate co-workers.
Over the coming week please share your input on your team’s third in-office day
with your manager. This will help them determine what day works best for the
overall team.
I’m excited
for this next chapter and all that lies ahead.
See you soon!
Craig
Adapted from The Verge
