It has been reported by a Polish news outlet that Techland has issued a ‘return to office’ order ‘suddenly and without consultation’, requesting that remote working staff change their operating model and head back into bricks-and-mortar offices. The report claims that anonymous sources close to the company voiced their fair share of concerns about the move, citing inadequate office facilities, amongst other things.
Going Old School
COVID-19 forced a work-from-home revolution that saw hundreds of millions of people worldwide start logging into their workplaces from their living rooms and home offices. It was a prominent move for developers, with some games being built by fully remote teams – which at the time was an amazing thing.
However, now that times have changed, major developers are pushing their employees back into the office. Months ago, Rockstar issued a return-to-office order, stating that security was the driving reason for the change. Ubisoft also requested that employees head back into the many offices located around the world.
As financial concerns rose for some developers, the lack of workers in the office meant that many studios and locations were shut down, with companies opting to scrap offices to recoup some losses rather than force employees back into them.
In a new report, it has been explained that Techland is bringing employees back into the office with a few caveats. This report was published by GamesIndustry, with Techland explaining:
While remote work remains an option, we’re transitioning most roles to either an on-site or hybrid model. Employees who live near our offices will be asked to work from the office three days a week. For those working remotely from abroad, we’re asking them to come to the office regularly to foster stronger connections.
It was claimed in the initial report that access to videoconferencing facilities and even toilets are restricted in Techland’s offices, especially when ‘too many’ staff are working on-site. Presently, Techland’s teams are working on an open-world fantasy RPG that’s yet to be revealed in full, but the company is best known for Dying Light, a post-apocalyptic, zombie-slashing series that debuted in 2015.
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