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EA Pushes Full Return to Office, Effectively Ends Remote Hiring

Electronic Arts announced a new hybrid work policy on May 16, 2025, requiring employees within 30 miles of an office to return on-site at least three days weekly.
The policy reflects a broader industry trend away from pandemic-era remote work and mandates a 12-week notice for transitioning employees, with exceptions phasing out in 3 to 24 months.
The hybrid model eliminates offsite local roles, treats those beyond 30 miles as remote unless designated On Site or Hybrid, and requires CEO approval for most future remote hires.
CEO Andrew Wilson emphasized that working together in the office generates a dynamic environment that enhances creativity, drives innovation, and strengthens collaboration, though some employees raised concerns about long commutes and personal hardships related to returning onsite.
This move signals EA’s shift to a consistent global work model aligning with peers and may provoke employee frustration or turnover amid recent company layoffs.

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