Uber CEO tells staff it is what it is on return to office, benefits changes

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi told outraged staffers “it is what it is” during a heated meeting as they pushed back on a stricter return-to-office policy and additional sabbatical requirements.The ride-share giant last week raised its in-office requirement to three days a week, up from two, and took remote work approval away from some staffers, according to CNBC. It also raised the requirement for its popular paid monthlong sabbatical benefit from five years at the company to eight, according to the report.“If you’re here for a sabbatical and this change causes you to change your mind, it is what it is,” Khosrowshahi told angry employees at an all-hands meeting on April 29, according to audio and correspondence obtained by CNBC.“I’m sorry about that.The reason we want you to be here is the impact on the company.

The learning here.We recognize some of these changes are going to be unpopular with folks.

This is a risk we decided to take,” he continued, as staffers launched questions and criticism his way.It’s the latest rollback of flashy benefits and perks, as well as remote work approval, at major Silicon Valley firms, echoing moves from Google and Salesforce.“It’s hardly a surprise that not everyone was thrilled about changes to remote work and sabbatical policies,” the company told CNBC in a statement.“But the job of leadership is to do what’s in the best interest of our customers and shareholders.”Uber did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment.After Uber revealed the changes in a memo to staffers last week, employees “invaded” the company’s internal Slido forum with questions about the rollback, Khosrowshahi said at the start of the meeting.

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