Google is increasingly emphasizing the importance of in-person collaboration and has mandated that all remote employees return to the physical office at least three times a week. Some employees have been warned that failure to comply with this requirement could lead to job loss. Employees are instructed to work from the nearest Google office on a hybrid schedule. Members of Google’s technical services unit have been informed that their relocation expenses will be covered through a one-time payment if they move within 50 miles of an office. In October 2024, Google employees were assured that there would not be a return-to-office (RTO) mandate imposed anytime soon. During a town hall meeting, Googlers were told they would not be required to work in the office five days a week. With the curre...