Subj : Dell cracks down on hybrid working again  computing giant is goin
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Wed May 08 2024 13:15:05

Dell cracks down on hybrid working again  computing giant is going to start 
color-coding employees to show who is coming back to the office

Date:
Wed, 08 May 2024 12:05:00 +0000

Description:
Dell tells hybrid workers theyll now be graded with a colored flag depending 
on how much they come into the office.

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Dell has issued a nineteen eighty-four-esque warning to its hybrid working 
employees, who shall from now on be tracked using electronic badge swipes, 
VPN usage and a color-coding system, in order for the company to keep tabs on 
office usage. 

A source familiar with the matter told The Register the new initiative, 
spearheaded by COO Jeff Clarke, is designed to monitor the on-site presence 
of the companys hybrid workers. 

The system will be used to grade employees based on their presence in the 
office for at least 39 days per quarter, which equates to around three days 
per week. Dell vs hybrid working 

Starting May 13, Dell intends to provide employees with weekly updates on 
their onside presence through its HR software , with reports accompanied by a 
color-coded rating. The ratings will include green, yellow and red flags for 
regular, some and limited on-site presence, with a special blue flag awarded 
to those with consistent on-site presence. 

A Dell spokesperson commented (via The Register ): In todays global 
technology revolution, we believe in-person connections paired with a 
flexible approach are critical to drive innovation and value differentiation. 

However, workers have expressed dissatisfaction with the companys 
increasingly strict measures. The news comes just weeks after the company 
announced it would be penalizing workers for working from home too much, with 
promotions being threatened. 

Other workers have linked the increased surveillance with continued headcount 
reduction and cost optimization efforts. Dell laid off around 6,000 workers 
in March 2024, and a further 6,650 in February 2023. Both times, the company 
saw a 5% reduction in its workforce. More from TechRadar Pro Worried about 
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working



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https://www.techradar.com/pro/dell-is-going-to-start-color-coding-employees-to
-show-who-is-coming-back-to-the-office


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