‘I would need a very good reason to work in the office’

A Dutch court ruled that Booking.com can require its employees to work at least 40% of their time in the office. Reactions from workers in Amsterdam's De Weesper building vary, with some supporting the idea while others, like Niklas Suominen and Alexandra Comen from Akeneo, oppose mandatory office attendance, citing concentration issues. The company's management argued that in-person work fosters connection and collaboration, especially after many employees adapted to remote work during the pandemic. Some employees, like Guus from MyWheels, appreciate the office environment, while others prefer the flexibility of working from home. The ruling reflects a broader debate on workplace dynamics post-COVID.