A company without a shred of integrity - Anonymous Dassault Systèmes Employee Review

The company has mandated a forced return-to-office (RTO), regardless of how far employees live from the nearest office. Previously, the "50-mile rule" allowed employees living beyond that distance to qualify for remote work. However, that policy was quietly eliminated in August, just before the RTO announcement. When I reached out to HR for clarification, I was threatened with termination. I've worked for some questionable startups in the past, but nothing compares to the disappointment of working here. Despite their mission statement boasting about "sustainable innovations," they just put thousands of cars back on the road and ignored the damage this decision inflicts on employee well-being and mental health. I have no issue with a hybrid model, especially for those who live within a reasonable commuting distance. But enforcing this policy and demanding that employees who live like 90 miles away commute three days a week is not only absurd, it's reckless and downright unethical. The Legal department better be prepared because if any incidents arise from these long, unnecessary commutes, the company could face serious legal consequences—both civil and criminal.