Bob Iger demands Disney employees return to the office 4 days per week

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According to an internal memo obtained by Yahoo Finance, Iger told Disney's hybrid employees will be required to be in an office at least four days a week beginning March 1. Monday through Thursday will be the preference for in-person workdays.

"As I’ve been meeting with teams throughout the Company over the past few months, I’ve been reminded of the tremendous value in being together with the people you work with," Iger wrote.

"As you’ve heard me say many times, creativity is the heart and soul of who we are and what we do at Disney. And in a creative business like ours, nothing can replace the ability to connect, observe, and create with peers that comes from being physically together, nor the opportunity to grow professionally by learning from leaders and mentors," the memo continued. "It is my belief that working together more in-person will benefit the Company’s creativity, culture, and our employees’ careers."

Iger, who will face several strategic questions regarding the business in the new year, has stressed the importance of culture and creativity since stepping back into the CEO role in November.

The executive has been quick to undo elements of his predecessor's strategy, including firing Kareem Daniel and restructuring Disney's Media and Entertainment Distribution (DMED) division — one of former CEO Bob Chapek's first big swings.

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