One of the World’s Largest Consulting Firms to Monitor Employee Locations as It Enforces Return-to-Office Policy
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), one of the world’s largest consulting and accounting firms, is introducing a more stringent return-to-office policy. Beginning next year, PwC’s UK-based operations will require employees to be in the office at least three out of five days each week, increasing from the current two-day requirement. In an email to staff, PwC stated that it would begin sharing employees' location data with them on a monthly basis to ensure compliance with the new rules. Laura Hinton, PwC UK’s Managing Partner, said the policy is designed to prioritize in-person collaboration. "This feels right for our business and for our people, given our focus on client service, coaching, and learning and development," she said. The new policy will come into effect in January, allowing staff time to adjust to the changes. PwC emphasized that building and maintaining strong relationships is easier in face-to-face settings, which it believes is key to the firm’s success. Wh...