Ford Motor Company

Office Requirement

Policy Notes

The policy change aims to foster in-person collaboration to accelerate Ford's transformation. The decision has reportedly caused discontent among some employees, particularly those who relocated based on previous remote work flexibility. Ford's 4-day RTO policy is more stringent than General Motors' three-day model but less strict than Tesla's five-day in-office requirement. Policy change from previous flexible/hybrid to 4 days per week for global salaried workforce. Most of the company returned to 3 days/week in Q4 2024, with some divisions like Enterprise Technology having different arrangements (13 days/quarter) before transitioning. Ford has sent automated warning emails to employees about badge-in compliance, threatening termination for non-compliance. Some employees reported receiving these warnings despite complying with policies and having manager-approved remote work arrangements. HR acknowledged issues with the automated warning system catching compliant employees. Implementation faced challenges including overcrowding, parking shortages at the Dearborn site in August 2025, and employee protests (anti-RTO messages displayed on meeting room screens).

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