NBCUniversal is requiring hybrid employees in the US and UK to return to the office four days a week in 2026 or accept a severance package offering eight weeks of pay, continued healthcare for three months, and full bonus eligibility, with the offer available to VP level or below employees who are willing to transition out by the end of the year.
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol has increased the company's return-to-office requirement to four days a week, prompting dissatisfaction among corporate employees who fear it undermines the company's 'partner first' culture. Employees have expressed their concerns through flyers and social media, and some are considering leaving the company, as the company emphasizes in-office collaboration to revitalize its culture and address business challenges.