Deloitte US to India staff: Return to office 2 days weekly or risk poor reviews

From October 1, the Big Four accounting giant will require staff to work from the office at least two days a week, according to an internal memo seen by Bloomberg News. Non-compliance will be tracked and reflected in annual reviews, making the rule hard to ignore. 

The move marks a major shift from Deloitte’s pandemic-era flexibility. The company runs seven offices in India, providing client services and back-office support across the region. Managers have also hinted that attendance will be scheduled due to limited seating, making coordination even more critical. 

A Deloitte spokesperson told Bloomberg that the firm’s hybrid policy is “not one-size-fits-all,” and is aimed at helping clients, teams and professionals collaborate “when it matters most.” Deloitte’s stricter stance comes as other global firms clamp down on remote work. 

Rival PwC last year asked its UK staff to spend at least three days a week in the office, while JPMorgan Chase has ordered five-day office returns. HSBC has tied in-office presence to bonuses, and Deloitte’s own US tax practice earlier rolled out similar rules linking attendance to performance and pay. With workplace flexibility shrinking across industries, Deloitte’s India staff now face a clear choice: show up—or face the consequences.