Smucker CEO Says Every Other Week Is Enough Time in the Office (1)

JM Smucker Co. has made headlines with its unconventional return-to-office policy. Just as other firms tightened the screws on weekly in-person attendance requirements, Smucker rolled out guidelines that encouraged employees to come in during “core weeks,” roughly translating to Tuesday through Thursday every other week.

After much deliberation, Chief Executive Officer Mark Smucker and his leadership team chose this cadence as a way to preserve his employees’ quality-of-life upgrades while also dedicating plenty of time for in-person work. Employees often aren’t required to relocate to be closer to offices, such as the company’s headquarters in Orrville, Ohio, though they’re expected to pay ...