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Ford Mandates Return to Office Four Days a Week to Boost Performance

Jun 27, 2025 (16 hr ago)
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Ford Mandates Return to Office Four Days a Week to Boost Performance
Ford is requiring most salaried employees to work in-office four days a week starting September 1 to enhance performance and accelerate its transformation.

Return to Office Mandate

  • Ford is implementing a Return to Office (RTO) policy for the majority of its salaried workforce, effective September 1, aiming to boost employee and company performance1
  • The policy is part of efforts to accelerate Ford's transformation into a higher growth, higher margin, and more dynamic company4

Workforce and Performance Initiatives

  • Ford is trying to attract Silicon Valley executives while introducing stricter bonus and attendance policies to instill a sense of urgency3
  • The company slashed stock bonuses for many middle managers in February to incentivize improved performance3

Battery Plant Investment

  • Ford is investing in a $3 billion battery plant in Marshall, despite potential changes in government incentives, with plans to 'stick behind its investments' until completion4
  • The United Auto Workers (UAW) supports the plant, noting its importance for manufacturing workers4

Financial Performance

  • Ford reported strong quarterly earnings, with revenue of $40.66 billion, exceeding analyst expectations of $35.99 billion5
  • The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, representing a 5.64% yield5
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