Leave if you don't like it: Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi's waring to employees amid return-to-office push

Uber is tightening its return-to-office (RTO) policies, and CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has made it clear: employees unhappy with the changes are free to explore other job opportunities.

In a recent CNBC interview, Khosrowshahi addressed the company’s decision to scale back remote work and adjust certain benefits, acknowledging that these moves may not sit well with everyone.

"The good news is the economy is still really strong. The job market is strong," Khosrowshahi said. "People who work at Uber have lots of opportunities everywhere."


Effective June, Uber employees are expected to be in the office at least three days a week, typically Tuesday through Thursday. The revised policy allows for remote work on Mondays and Fridays, which Khosrowshahi believes strikes a healthy balance between flexibility and team collaboration.

"We want more people in the office," he said. "It’s the right mix of giving your employees flexibility but also getting them in for those all-important teamwork tasks."

In addition to RTO, Uber is also extending the tenure required before employees qualify for a paid sabbatical—another shift that could impact employee satisfaction.

Despite potential backlash, Khosrowshahi stood by the changes. "We want [employees] to take the opportunity with us, to learn and grow here. But yes, these policies are here to stay."

An Uber spokesperson clarified that the policy shifts are not linked to any planned layoffs or intended attrition strategies.

Yesterday Uber announced its quarterly results. Its core ride-hailing business posted its slowest revenue growth since the pandemic in the first quarter due to sluggish U.S. travel demand.

Uber's revenue rose 14% to $11.53 billion in the first quarter, missing estimates of $11.62 billion, according to data compiled by LSEG. Ride-hailing unit revenue rose 15%, while the delivery unit posted an 18% increase, in line with estimates.