Hybrid is the new black. What format of work do EPAM, MacPaw, and Universe Group IT specialists choose?

Uber will require employees to come to the office three times a week. The specialists were outraged by this order, and the company allegedly showed distrust of its specialists. However, the CEO is convinced that this will increase productivity.

Not only Uber but also other global tech companies are returning employees to their offices. Given the full-scale war and shelling, Ukrainian businesses are in no hurry to impose similar conditions on their employees.

However, both developers and managers agree that office and hybrid work have their advantages. What formats of work do IT professionals consider comfortable, what are the advantages and disadvantages of remoting and office work – they were asked by LIGA.net.

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Starting in June, Uber's founders will require employees to come to the office three times a week. Even employees who were allowed to work remotely will be required to do so. Management's motivation is to increase productivity and speed of work.