RT Emma Waters (@emlwaters)When I was in college, I was so terrified of motherhood. I thought it would mean the loss of myself, my time, my body, and my work. My. My. My. My.And in a sense, it did. I'm not the same person I was before having our daughters. My time is not my own. My body has new stretch marks. And my work is not my top priority. But the things I gave up pale in comparison to the incredible blessings I've received in return.The pure bliss of little one's calling you "mama," snuggling with you ...

Core Viewpoint - Microsoft is implementing a stricter return-to-office policy based on internal data indicating that employees who work more in-office days are "thriving" [1][3]. Group 1: Return-to-Office Policy - The company observed that social ties, which are essential for innovation, weakened during remote work, leading to the decision for a stricter return-to-office policy [1][2]. - Employees are encouraged to spend at least three days a week in the office to achieve a higher "thriving score," which reflects their energy, empowerment, and sense of meaning in work [3][4]. - Seattle-area Microsoft employees currently average 2.4 days a week in the office, indicating that for some, the new policy may not represent a significant change [4]. Group 2: Flexibility and Team-Specific Policies - While the company is mandating more in-office time, it acknowledges the importance of flexible work arrangements, allowing different teams to set their own terms for in-office work [4][8]. - CEO Satya Nadella emphasized that there is empowerment for teams to organize their work arrangements in a way that suits their needs [8].