Big Four Return to Office: Deloitte, KPMG, EY, and PwC Policies Compared

The Big Four – Deloitte, KPMG, EY, and PwC – employ a massive 1. 5 million people. They also occupy tons of office space around the globe. But are they following the trend of forcing everyone back to the office? Not exactly.

Some big companies like JPMorgan and Amazon are changing their tune. They’re asking employees to come back five days a week. Even some government workers are heading back full-time.

What’s the deal with the Big Four? Here’s a peek at their current hybrid work policies for 2025.

KPMG: Trust and Flexibility

KPMG is all about hybrid. Employees split their time between the office, client sites, and home. They’ve been doing this, in some form, even before the pandemic.

The exact number of office days? It’s up to each team. KPMG trusts its people to figure out what works best.

You know when you need to be in the office to collaborate. KPMG gets that.

KPMG also focuses on team-building. They want to create a healthy work environment with social activities.

According to their 2024 Global People Survey, most KPMG employees feel they can work where they’re most effective.

KPMG believes that one size doesn’t fit all. They’re thinking about what they’ve gained from hybrid work. They’re also considering what they might lose with strict mandates.

EY: Two to Three Days in the Office

EY encourages employees to come in two to three days a week. The rest of the time? Work from home.

Like KPMG, EY lets each office set its own rules. The main idea is to work where you’re most effective.

However, there were reports that EY in the UK was tracking office attendance. They were using turnstile data to see who was coming in.

Even with that, EY says they value flexibility. They believe it helps with productivity, collaboration, and meeting client needs. They want a mix of offices, home working, and coworking.

PwC: Roughly 50% In-Person

PwC’s policy is about half the time in person. This could be at a client site, PwC office, or another location. It depends on the team and client.

But here’s the catch: PwC UK has tightened things up. UK employees need to be in the office or with clients at least three days a week. Before, it was just two.

PwC UK is also monitoring how often employees work from home, according to The Financial Times.

Laura Hinton, a managing partner at PwC UK, said face-to-face work is important. But they still want to offer flexibility.

Good news for US employees! PwC’s policy in the US hasn’t changed.

Deloitte: Trust is Key

Deloitte’s golden rule? Trust your people to decide how they work.

Deloitte has allowed hybrid work since 2014. They made it official after the pandemic lockdowns.

No set number of office days here. Deloitte lets employees decide where to spend their time. This could be at client sites, the office, or at home.

If a team or client needs you in person, you’re encouraged to be there. But mostly, it’s up to you.

Deloitte sees hybrid work as a way to boost employee happiness. They think companies that offer flexibility are more likely to attract and keep the best people.