Deloitte has introduced a stricter office attendance policy for its US tax division, making in-person presence a factor in performance evaluations. Employees must now work from a Deloitte office or client site at least two to three days per week, a move that could impact their bonuses.
The firm has informed tax staff that their performance reviews will include office attendance. Employees are expected to ensure in-person collaboration at least 50% of the workweek. This shift marks a significant change in how Deloitte evaluates its workforce.
Deloitte, one of the Big Four accounting firms, has long supported flexible work arrangements. With a global workforce of 4,60,000, the firm has allowed employees to balance remote and office work based on business needs. However, this latest directive signals a more structured approach to hybrid work, at least for the tax division.
Deloitte formalised its hybrid work policy three years ago, emphasising flexibility. The new attendance rule suggests a possible reconsideration of its stance, potentially affecting how hybrid work is managed across different teams.
