It can be, and is, both. The decision to work as remote-first or office-first is, as I understand it, much more broadly available than it was. You are given th

It can be, and is, both. The decision to work as remote-first or office-first is, as I understand it, much more broadly available than it was. You are given the option to go remote-first and not return to the office at all. Returning to the office is optional. If you choose to go office-first, then you will be expected to actually be at the office. In that sense, return to the office is mandatory. The only thing that's really happening is them saying "you need to commit to one approach or the other, and act accordingly". This is understandable, you need to plan office capacity and other such practical considerations