News of the updated policy due to take effect on January 5, 2026, was conveyed to employees by COO Adam Miller in a memo, a copy of which was obtained by Deadline.“As we look ahead toward an exciting 2026 and reflect on the past years, it has become increasingly clear that we are better when we are together,” Miller wrote. “As we have all experienced, in-person work and collaboration spark innovation, promote creativity, and build stronger connections.”The move follows a number of similar initiatives across the media and entertainment sector. Paramount last week made the eye-opening decision to implement a five-days-a-week mandate, following in the mold of tech giants like Amazon, which have cited productivity advantages from workers collaborating in person.NBCU parent Comcast has already gone to a 4-day in-person work week.Industries like finance have also moved toward a full-time in-person stance. The commercial real estate market in New York and other major cities has lagged behind national occupancy rates coming out of Covid. NBCU has a significant number of employees at its longtime base at 30 Rock in Midtown Manhattan. The Los Angeles home of NBCU at Universal City recently got some upgrades, including a new commissary, which could have also factored into the larger thinking.
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