Washington Post Mandates Return to Office

The Washington Post has mandated that employees return to the office five days a week starting June 2, 2025, with managers expected back by February 3. Publisher Will Lewis emphasized the importance of in-person collaboration, stating, "We are really good when we are working together in person," reflecting a broader trend among major companies including Amazon, which also requires a full return to office work. The union representing many Post employees criticized the new policy as "inflexible and outdated," asserting it could disrupt productivity rather than enhance it. Employees had previously been required to work in the office at least three days a week since early 2022, and the return to full-time office work follows nearly three years of remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Other companies, like JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs, are similarly transitioning back to pre-pandemic work structures, citing increased productivity and collaboration as key reasons. The Post's union plans to organize a response to the new mandate before it takes effect.