Uber limits work from home to 1% following restructuring

Uber is restricting fully remote work to just 1% of its workforce, following a major restructuring and the elimination of around 3,300 jobs, the company's largest workforce reduction since the COVID-19 pandemic. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi revealed the decision in a memo sent to employees, informing them that most remote workers will now be asked to return to the office.

The company maintains its hybrid working policy, requiring employees to work in the office for three days a week. Khosrowshahi cited the value of in-person collaboration, problem-solving, and the development of early-career employees as reasons for the change. Uber plans to concentrate global teams in key hubs, such as New York and San Francisco, while establishing regional and country hubs for other teams.

The company aims to prioritize co-location between managers and their teams, particularly for employees in the early stages of their careers. The restructuring seeks to simplify Uber's organization, reduce management layers, and eliminate small teams with limited direct reports. This effort is expected to cut the management ranks by 20% and halve the number of micro-teams.

Uber exited Nigeria and Uganda in September due to evolving local operating environments and increased competition from other mobility platforms.