Apple has informed staff that they will be expected to return to the office three days per week starting September 5th. The news was first reported by Bloomberg.

All employees in the Bay area will come in on Tuesdays and Thursdays, in addition to a third day every week that’s decided based on individual teams. Employees have the option of working remotely twice a week.

The news marks the start of Apple’s much delayed hybrid work model, which was announced in June 2021. The announcement set off a wave of activism within the company as employees protested the return to work.

Ceo Tim Cook and SVP of software engineering Craig Federighi sent memos to staff, which we’ve included below. The CEO and CEO of software engineer Craig Federighi send the memos. We’ve also included a list of the memos sent to staff.

The early ramp-in phase of our hybrid work pilot has been a great opportunity to come together, reconnect with our teams, and meet new colleagues in person.

I’m writing to you today with two updates, one about changes we’re making to our hybrid pilot, the other about its timing.

We announced the pilot a year ago, we said it would be a learning experience for us all. Based on the feedback we’ve received from you and your managers, we are adapting to create a flexible environment that enables our teams to thrive.

Teams will come to the office three days a week with Tuesday and Thursday as set days across the company. Each team will work through the decision about which day is right for them, and you’ll hear from your leaders soon.

We are excited to move forward with the pilot. We are committed to listening, adapting, and growing together in the weeks and months ahead.

For Santa Clara Valley, we plan to begin a new adjusted pilot with all employees in the office three days beginning the week of September 5th.

This is encouraging that children under five are now eligible for vaccination in many countries. In the near term, we will continue to navigate the pandemic together as the situation evolves.

I look forward to working with you to create a flexible environment at Apple. Together, we can make an even greater difference in the lives of our users around the world. I’ve never been more excited about the opportunities that lie ahead, the impact we can have on the lives we touch, and the outstanding team that makes it all possible.

Tim sent a note to team members across Apple on our hybrid pilot and return to office plans. I wanted to follow up with how this news will impact our team team team.

Software is designed for customers and developers across the globe. The last few years have presented some real challenges to what we all do. I appreciate your passion and commitment to creating delightful, amazing, high quality software.

The week of September 5th marks the true start of our hybrid work pilot in the santa- Valley. Resumption dates may vary based on current conditions of covid-19 around the world.

The three days in the office include two days with all of us working together on Tuesday and Thursday (our company-wide days). This will help them determine what day works best for the overall team.

This next phase of a pilot is a pilot, so we’ll learn a great deal in the months to come. The one thing of which we can be assured is that we’ll learned a great agreement.