India, March 6 -- Deloitte has informed employees in its US tax division that office attendance will now factor into their performance evaluations, potentially affecting their bonuses. Staff in this division are expected to work in person two to three days per week, marking a shift towards stricter attendance policies within the company, reported the Financial Times.

"Being present at a Deloitte office or client site will now be considered in your . performance evaluations," Deloitte wrote in a message to US tax staff seen by the Financial Times. The message further added that staff in this team should "ensure in-person collaboration 2-3 days (50%) weekly."

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