EA tells workers to return to the office at least 3 days per week

A hot potato: Electronic Arts has joined the list of gaming and tech companies pushing back against full-time remote work. The firm has told employees who live within 30-miles of an EA location that they must transition to a hybrid model. It also appears that hiring fully remote staff will now be a rare occurrence. In an email sent to employees seen by IGN, CEO Andrew Wilson justifies the return to in-person work by claiming it results in "a kinetic energy that fuels creativity, innovation, and connection, often resulting in unexpected breakthroughs that lead to incredible experiences for our players." Wilson is echoing claims many CEOs make about working in the office encouraging productivity and creativity. It's an arguable statement, especially as surveys show most employees feel more productive at home, not to mention the long list of other benefits. EA Entertainment president Laura Miele sent a follow-up email outlining the details of the new policy, which comes into effect imm ... Read full article.