Samsung is reinforcing its five-day-a-week return-to-office policy, particularly targeting its semiconductor division in the US. The company has sent a third email to employees, introducing a new compliance tracking tool to monitor attendance and discourage 'coffee badging'. This move marks a shift from the previous 'FlexWork' model, aiming for a consistently full campus environment to enhance innovation and collaboration.
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