TikTok to mandate 5-day office work for US employees from September: Report
In December, the company reportedly told employees in departments including product, marketing and advertising sales to prepare for a full return to the office in 2026.
TikTok plans to require its US employees to work in the office for five consecutive days starting September, according to a report by Business Insider. This shift in policy is set to affect employees currently operating under hybrid schedules, including those who are allowed to work from home at least one day a week. The company has been considering this return-to-office (RTO) plan for months, with earlier reports suggesting a full office return in 2026 for departments such as product, marketing, and advertising sales.
TikTok operates from offices in about a dozen US cities, including New York, Austin, Los Angeles, and Chicago, with thousands of employees. The decision comes as major technology firms across the industry are increasingly mandating more in-office time, with some requiring a full five-day workweek and others retaining hybrid models.
The move has sparked debate within the tech sector, with some executives touting the benefits of in-person collaboration, productivity, and company culture, while others favor flexibility and autonomy. TikTok's RTO policy is managed through its parent company ByteDance, with different aspects of US operations overseen by various teams.
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