Ubisoft Montreal Employees Upset After Company Backtracks on Remote Work Promises
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Ubisoft Montreal staff reportedly told they could remain 100% remote, leading many to make life decisions based on this.
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In August, Ubisoft Montreal leadership insisted all employees must return to the office 2 days a week from September, backtracking on previous commitments.
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Internal response was mostly negative, with staff angry about the policy U-turn after making commitments based on remote work assurances.
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Ubisoft says open conversations are underway to ease the transition, insisting staff well-being is the priority.
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It remains to be seen if Ubisoft will face staff exodus like Activision Blizzard did over similar return-to-office policy.