Microsoft has announced that employees will be required to return to the office for at least three days a week, a significant shift in its work-from-home policy. This requirement follows an internal memo and is part of a broader move to tighten workplace policies, particularly in the Seattle area. The company cites demands related to the evolving work landscape, especially in connection to advancements in AI. Microsoft has set a timeline for implementation, with plans for this mandate to become effective next year. Employees are expected to prepare for this transition and have been given a short period to appeal for exemptions.