Core Insights - Ford Motor Co. has mandated employees to return to the office four days a week, warning that non-compliance could lead to termination [1][2] - Some employees reported receiving termination notices despite adhering to the mandate or having approved work-from-home arrangements [3][4] Employee Compliance and HR Issues - Ford's HR director stated that employees in compliance with the return-to-office mandate would not face termination, while some notices were sent incorrectly due to an automated system [4] - The system requires supervisors to confirm employee leave status and existing remote work agreements [4] Workforce Challenges - CEO Jim Farley highlighted a shortage of skilled technicians, with over 6,000 service bays at Ford dealerships currently empty, leading to average repair wait times of two weeks [5] Production and Partnership Developments - Ford is facing production challenges due to a fire at its aluminium supplier Novelis, which has affected about 40% of the facility's operations [6] - The company is reportedly in discussions with Nissan to develop a new electrified SUV, potentially based on the Rogue model [6] Company Performance Metrics - Ford is noted to have satisfactory momentum, growth, and quality, with a favorable price trend across short, medium, and long-term metrics [7]