TikTok to mandate five-day office return for US staff next year

TikTok is mandating a full five-day return to office for many US employees starting September 2026, impacting advertising, marketing, and product teams. This significant shift follows similar moves by tech giants like Instagram and Amazon, as companies increasingly prioritize in-person collaboration. The decision's long-term implications may hinge on ByteDance's potential US operations sale.

TikTok to mandate five-day office return for US staff next year
TikTok is mandating a full five-day return to office for many US employees starting September 2026, impacting advertising, marketing, and product teams. This significant shift follows similar moves by tech giants like Instagram and Amazon, as companies increasingly prioritize in-person collaboration. The decision's long-term implications may hinge on ByteDance's potential US operations sale.