McDonald’s Wants Workers in Office at Least Three Days a Week

The transcript discusses the impact of COVID-19 on business operations, highlighting the increased reliance on teleconferencing tools like Webex, Zoom, and Amazon Chime to maintain connectivity. It emphasizes the importance of in-person interactions for maintaining company culture and connectedness, despite the effectiveness of remote work during the pandemic. The company plans to return to in-office work with increased flexibility, allowing employees two days of remote work per week, while maintaining the expectation of being present in the office or restaurant for at least three days.

Which teleconferencing tools did the company use to stay connected during the pandemic?

• Skype and Microsoft Teams

• Webex, Zoom, and Amazon Chime

• FaceTime and WhatsApp

• Google Meet and Slack

What aspect of the company was highlighted as being lost due to remote work?

• Innovation

• Productivity

• Culture and connectedness

• Revenue

How many days a week will employees be required to work in the office or restaurant under the new flexible work arrangement?

• Two days

• Five days

• One day

• Three days

Before the pandemic, how many days of flex time did the company offer?

• Three days

• Two days

• One day

• None

What is the company's approach to employee work location post-pandemic?

• Full-time in-office work

• Full-time remote work

• In-office work only for essential staff

• A mix of in-office and remote work with flexibility