Microsoft Corp. is considering requiring most employees at its Redmond, Washington, headquarters to work on-site at least three days a week starting in January, according to a Business Insider report citing people familiar with the plans. An announcement could come as soon as September, the publication said. The software maker has permitted staff to work remotely up to 50% of the time since 2020, though the rule has often been applied more loosely. Company spokesperson Frank Shaw confirmed that Microsoft is reviewing its flexible-work guidelines but said no final decision has been made. A three-day minimum would align Microsoft with policies at Meta Platforms and Alphabet’s Google and follows Amazon’s move earlier this year to order five in-office days. The prospective change comes as Microsoft intensifies performance demands, having cut thousands of jobs and introduced a faster process for exiting low performers. CFO Amy Hood recently told employees the coming year would require greater “intensity,” echoing CEO Satya Nadella’s call for added dedication and hard work.