Broadcom CEO Urges VMware Employees to Return to Office Following $69 Billion Merger

Broadcom CEO Hock Tan ordered VMWare employees to return to the office after completing the $69 billion merger between the two companies, stating that collaboration and company culture are important. This comes as Broadcom has a history of resisting remote work, even during the pandemic. While some research highlights the benefits of in-person work, other companies like Atlassian, Dropbox, and Airbnb have remained committed to remote work. The back-to-office mandate has sparked concerns among employees, and there are also questions about whether Broadcom will support VMWare's existing employee resource groups. Additionally, layoffs have occurred as part of the merger, with many Broadcom employees moving into VMWare's previously remote-friendly headquarters.