Mar 19, 2024 10:35:00

Dell turns from supporting remote work to employees and announces ``no promotions for remote workers''

In recent years, remote work has become popular in a variety of companies and occupations. However, companies such as Google, Zoom, and Amazon are gradually

abolishing remote work as it has been pointed out that ``remote work reduces productivity.'' Computer technology company Dell has announced a policy stating that ``Employees who work fully remotely after May 2024 will not be eligible for promotion.''

Dell tells remote workers that they won't be eligible for promotion | Ars Technica
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/03/dell-tells-remote-workers-that-they-wont-be-eligible-for-promotion/

Dell has long been vocal in its support of remote work, with approximately 65% of its employees working remotely at least one day a week by 2020. Additionally, CEO Michael Dell said in 2022, ``At Dell, even before the COVID-19 pandemic spurred remote work, there was no difference between remote work and employees coming into the office. The perception that working in an office provides advantages in terms of promotion, performance, engagement, and pay

is just one of the myths about hybrid work, which combines remote work with the office.

Dell also declared at the time that Dell is 'committed to enabling our team members around the world to choose the work style that best fits their lifestyles: remote, in the office, or a combination of the two.' was doing.

However, starting in May 2024, Dell will classify all employees into two types: 'remote workers' or 'hybrid workers.' To qualify as a hybrid worker, you must work at least 39 days in a three-month period. Additionally, if you are classified as a remote worker, you will not be eligible for promotions or changes in job title.

'It's important for employees who work remotely to understand the trade-offs,' Dell said in a memo to employees. You need to be a worker.'' Additionally, Dell told international media Ars Technica, ``In today's global technology revolution, we believe that face-to-face connections, combined with a flexible approach, are essential to driving innovation and value differentiation.'' I left a comment saying 'I will.'

One Dell employee said, ``We are forced to choose between giving up promotions and continuing to work remotely, or coming into the office multiple days a week in a hybrid setting. It has had a huge impact on many people.' In addition, according to the overseas media Business Insider, this policy change is in response to the reduction of approximately 6,600 employees in February 2023, and one employee said, ``Dell is making redundancies necessary to reduce the workforce.'' 'This is an attempt to force employees to voluntarily resign in order to save on labor costs without paying them any money.'

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