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Paramount to Begin Phased Return to Office

New Paramount CEO David Ellison issues ultimatum to workers: Return to office full-time or leave
David Ellison ordered Paramount staff back to full-time office work, citing collaboration needs while providing severance packages for those unable to make the transition.
Paramount CEO David Ellison to employees in internal memo: Return to office or find a new job
Paramount CEO David Ellison announced a mandatory return to office policy, requiring employees in Los Angeles and New York to work five days a week starting January 2026. Employees unwilling to comply can seek buyouts until September 15.
Paramount's David Ellison tells employees to return to the office
Los Angeles- and New York-based vice presidents and lower-ranking employees will be offered a severance package if they wish to leave the company. The move comes nearly a month after the Ellison family and RedBird Capital Partners acquired Paramount.
Paramount mandates 5-day-a-week return to office ahead of major cost cuts
The CEO and chairman told employees Thursday that they will be expected to work in the office five days a week starting Jan. 5, 2026, according to a memo obtained by CNBC. Employees who do not wish to make the transition can seek a buyout starting Thursday and until Sept. 15.
David Ellison's Mandate: Paramount Employees Required to Return to Office by 2026
In a bold move signaling a shift in corporate culture, Paramount Chief Executive David Ellison has mandated that all employees return to the office five days a week starting January 2026. This directive marks a significant change in the company's approach to remote work and aims to foster a more connected and agile workforce.
David Ellison calls Paramount Skydance employees back to the office 5 days a week. Read the memo.
CEO David Ellison said the return would start in January with Los Angeles and New York, with severance offered to those who don't return full time.
Paramount to mandate five-day return to office starting January, memo says
Paramount Skydance said on Thursday it expects all employees to return to the office five days a week starting in January next year, according to a memo seen by Reuters. The return-to-office plan will be carried out in two phases,
Paramount Calls Employees Back to Office Five Days a Week
The media company, which aims to cut more than $2 billion in costs, is offering severance for those who don’t want to return full-time.
Paramount Staffers Expected Back at Office 5 Days a Week
As David Ellison steps in to his CEO role, he's set a January 2026 date for employees to be back on the lot or office in Los Angeles and New York.

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