Core Viewpoint - Google is scaling back its "Work From Anywhere" policy, which was popular during the pandemic, by implementing stricter rules on remote work allowances [1][2]. Company Policy Changes - The updated policy now states that any remote work day outside an employee's primary office location will count as a full week against their annual "Work From Anywhere" (WFA) allowance [2][3]. - Under the new rules, whether an employee logs one or five WFA days in a week, it will still deduct one full week from their WFA balance [3]. Employee Feedback and Management Response - Employees have expressed confusion regarding the new policy, questioning why even one day of WFA counts as a whole week [3][4]. - Google’s VP of Performance and Rewards, John Casey, clarified that the WFA policy was intended for use in weekly increments and not as a substitute for regular hybrid work arrangements [4]. Broader Industry Trends - Google's policy change reflects a wider trend in Silicon Valley, with other companies like Microsoft and Amazon also enforcing in-office work requirements [5]. - In contrast, companies like Zillow and Citigroup continue to support flexible or hybrid work arrangements [5]. Market Reaction - Following the announcement, Alphabet Inc.'s Class A shares fell by 1.26%, while Class C shares decreased by 1.32% [6].