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 a $69 billion merger between the two companies. Tan emphasized the importance of collaboration and company culture, but did not address employee concerns about the mandate. Broadcom has a history of resisting remote work, even during the pandemic. While some companies have embraced remote work, others, like Broadcom, Amazon, and Farmers Group, have implemented back-to-the-office mandates. The integration of the two companies is further complicated by layoffs and differences in corporate culture, including the support of employee resource groups.