AT&T's CTO told his US team there wouldn't be "one-for-one" employee seating upon the full return to the office next year. AT&T will also stagger its 5-days-a-week RTO mandate as more office space is constructed. Some teams could see their full in-office return pushed back if construction doesn't finish in time, the CTO said in a memo. AT&T Technology Services employees in the US won't have "one-to-one seating" when they begin returning to the office 5 days a week in the new year, the company's CTO wrote in a new memo. Advertisement The telecom giant's chief technology officer, Jeremy Legg, detailed how the new in-office policy would be implemented across his US ATS team in a Wednesday memo obtained by Business Insider. AT&T's fully in-office requirement for US ATS employees will begin a phased rollout on January 6 and is expected to be fully implemented for most teams by March 3, the memo said. Advertisement "Our purpose at AT&T is connecting people to greater possibility," the CTO wrote. "We firmly believe that working together, in person and in proximity to our peers, is the best way for ATS employees to fulfill that purpose." Legg oversees AT&T's technology organizations for business, consumer, IT and cloud, data and analytics, security, network architecture and AT&T Labs, and new product development. The ATS team includes roughly 10,000 workers in the US. AT&T told BI that organizations within the company have the flexibility to determine the right approach for their teams based on business needs and many are staggering the return of employees. Advertisement The memo comes after BI first reported that AT&T was tightening its return-to-office mandate from three days a week to five full workdays. Legg said in the email that the company understands that not every employee can be on-site every single day due to "travel, vacations, or other reasons" and "leaders will work with employees to provide the needed occasional flexibility." Although several expansion projects are underway in Atlanta and Dallas, Legg said AT&T "will not offer one-for-one seating per employee" and the company "will observe capacity vs. demand and make adjustments" as needed. Advertisement Legg's memo said that teams assigned to AT&T's Atlanta-area locations will be notified if their full return-to-office date is delayed as construction on additional space progresses. Several employees have told BI that workspace capacity has been a challenge, even with the prior hybrid schedule arrangement. Employees told BI it's common for workers to end up sitting in the hallways or working in the cafeteria to avoid running afoul of the company's attendance-tracking system. Advertisement One employee said their office has more than 1,200 people assigned to it, with roughly 150 desks available. "I know returning to the office 5 days a week is a significant change for some," Legg said in his memo. "By coming together in person, we can strengthen our connections, foster a vibrant culture, and achieve our shared goals." Read the full memo Dear ATS U.S.-Based Management Employees, Our purpose at AT&T is connecting people to greater possibility. We firmly believe that working together, in person and in proximity to our peers, is the best way for ATS employees to fulfill that purpose. By fostering in-person interactions, we can form stronger relationships, build trust and enhance our collaboration, innovation, and overall effectiveness as a team. Full-Time Office Presence in 2025 That's why l'm asking all employees with Full Time Office designations (NFTO, MFTO CFTO) to return to the office full time, with staggered starts based on management level and office space availability. FTO employees in ATS will work in the office full-time, 5 days a week according to this schedule: January 6, 2025: All U.S.-based supervising level 4s and above February 3, 2025: All U.S.-based supervising level 3s and above in all locations except Atlanta and Alpharetta 1 March 3, 2025 2 : All other U.S.-based management employees in all locations except Atlanta and Alpharetta 1 1 Construction of additional space is underway at Lenox, with an expected readiness date between April and June. As construction progresses, employees in Atlanta and Alpharetta will be notified when it's time to work in the office 5 days a week. 2 Construction of additional space for ATS teams is underway at Dallas Headquarters and at 2900 West Plano Pkwy. Employees in these locations will return to the office March 3 if the space is ready. If completion is delayed, we will communicate further instructions to affected teams. As we stagger the return to 5 days per week per the timeline above, FTO employees should continue to be present in the office 3 to 5 days per week. There is no change in expectations for Future Office Workers or virtual workers. We periodically review the needs of the business and may occasionally change an employee's office designation based on those needs. Fostering Collaboration Between now and early first quarter 2025, we will be working with Global Workplace Services to align teams to neighborhoods on each of our campuses. Even with employees working full time in the office, we know that not all employees will be in every day due to travel, vacations, or other reasons. We will not offer one-for-one seating per employee. We will observe capacity vs. demand and make adjustments working with Workplace Services as needed. Flexibility and Accountability We know employees occasionally need to work remotely for various reasons. Leaders will work with employees to provide the needed occasional flexibility. This balance between flexibility and accountability is essential to maintaining our high standards of performance and collaboration. Senior leadership will review overall presence trends via How and Where We Work presence dashboards. With this data, we will work toward improving things like seating, availability of amenities, and parking options. Next Steps The How and Where ATS Works SharePoint site is your definitive source of information on returning to the office full-time, including campus and neighborhood information as it becomes available. It is currently being updated to reflect the changing expectations for our organization. Supervisors can also answer questions. We are committed to making this transition as smooth as possible for everyone involved. Additional Thoughts I know returning to the office 5 days a week is a significant change for some. As we outlined during Analyst and Investor Day, we have tremendous momentum in growing this company the right way. That momentum will accelerate when we reap the benefits of faster collaboration and innovation. By coming together in person, we can strengthen our connections, foster a vibrant culture, and achieve our shared goals. Your dedication and commitment to excellence are the driving forces behind our success. Thank you for your continued hard work and support. I look forward to seeing you all in the office and working together to create an even brighter future for ATS. Jeremy If you are an AT&T worker who wants to share your perspective, please contact Dominick via email or text/call/Signal at 646.768.4750. 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TRENTON, Canada Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dined at the President-elect’s Florida resort Friday and held a "productive meeting," Donald Trump posted Saturday on the Truth Social media platform. Trudeau then became the first leader of a G7 country to meet Trump and the President-elect pulled no punches as to his demands on Canada. "I just had a very productive meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada, where we discussed many important topics that will require both Countries to work together to address, like the Fentanyl and Drug Crisis that has decimated so many lives as a result of Illegal Immigration, Fair Trade Deals that do not jeopardize American Workers, and the massive Trade Deficit the U.S. has with Canada," Trump posted. For his part, Trudeau encountered media as he left his hotel to board a plane back to Canada Saturday and said he had an "excellent conversation" with Trump. Trump also posted that he intended to hold Canada responsible for drugs coming from China and entering the United States via its northern neighbor. "I made it very clear that the United States will no longer sit idly by as our Citizens become victims to the scourge of this Drug Epidemic, caused mainly by the Drug Cartels, and Fentanyl pouring in from China," Trump posted. "Too much death and hardship!" He went on to post that Trudeau made a commitment to work with the US to end the drug problem. While Trump said the two leaders discussed trade, energy and the Arctic, there was no mention made of the 25% tariff the President-elect said he would place on Canadian and Mexican imports to the United States, as well as tougher border control to stop illegals entering the US. The tariff threat and border issues sparked an emergency meeting of Canadian and provincial premiers and Trudeau earlier in the week. Joining Trump and Trudeau for dinner were three of the President-elect’s picks for cabinet posts. A few dignitaries accompanied Trudeau including the Canadian ambassador to the US.South Korea's leader prompts dismay by briefly declaring martial law. Here's what to know
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