--- title: "Morgan Stanley Implements Four-Day In-Office Workweek…" canonical: "https://beta.metaintro.com/blog/morgan-stanley-office-return" language: "en" author: "henryrussel" published: "2025-04-01T11:30:00.000Z" modified: "2025-04-01T18:35:52.658Z" --- [Back to Blog](/blog) [News](/blog/tag/news) # Morgan Stanley Implements Four-Day In-Office Workweek for Advisors and Staff Morgan Stanley plans a four-day office return for advisors and staff, reinforcing in-person collaboration. [![Henry Russell](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:40:40/q:72/plain/images/f5e58760-861d-453c-8acc-e70ec1958bd8_1766029465093.png)Henry Russell @henryrussell](/blog/author/henryrussel) [April 1, 2025](/blog/archive/2025/04)3 min read ![Morgan Stanley Implements Four-Day In-Office Workweek for Advisors and Staff](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:1200:675/q:78/plain/images/morganstanley-1.png) [https://x.com/intent/tweet?text=Morgan%20Stanley%20Implements%20Four-Day%20In-Office%20Workweek%20for%20Advisors%20and%20Staff&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbeta.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fmorgan-stanley-office-return](https://x.com/intent/tweet?text=Morgan%20Stanley%20Implements%20Four-Day%20In-Office%20Workweek%20for%20Advisors%20and%20Staff&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbeta.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fmorgan-stanley-office-return)[http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbeta.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fmorgan-stanley-office-return](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbeta.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fmorgan-stanley-office-return)[https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbeta.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fmorgan-stanley-office-return&title=Morgan%20Stanley%20Implements%20Four-Day%20In-Office%20Workweek%20for%20Advisors%20and%20Staff](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbeta.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fmorgan-stanley-office-return&title=Morgan%20Stanley%20Implements%20Four-Day%20In-Office%20Workweek%20for%20Advisors%20and%20Staff)[mailto:?subject=Morgan%20Stanley%20Implements%20Four-Day%20In-Office%20Workweek%20for%20Advisors%20and%20Staff&body=https%3A%2F%2Fbeta.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fmorgan-stanley-office-return](mailto:?subject=Morgan%20Stanley%20Implements%20Four-Day%20In-Office%20Workweek%20for%20Advisors%20and%20Staff&body=https%3A%2F%2Fbeta.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fmorgan-stanley-office-return) [Morgan Stanley](https://www.morganstanley.com/) is calling team members back to the office, ringing in a new chapter of workplace strategy. Leaving behind the couch cushion desks of endless Zoom calls, employees will now see more of the office snack bar. Yep, the financial giant plans to reunite its advisors and staff under the fluorescent office lights for four days each week. ## **Back to Basics** CEO James Gorman’s latest move underscores a shift for Wall Street’s whizzes who might have gotten a little too comfy at their home workstations. [Gorman](https://gormanshop.com.au/?srsltid=AfmBOortGtQpZziheJ8TcA1wYWzxMMg8B95uPzFNc8MCd5uEe6qRk1eZ) has previously stated that working in office spaces is crucial to fostering both innovation and a sense of community. According to internal sources, the four-days-in-office model clubs together the benefits of remote work with the indispensable aspects of face-to-face interactions. Still, let's admit it, commuting feels a little less grim with a midweek work-from-home day as a buffer. Pre-pandemic, the notion of remote work for many in the financial industry was as likely as a banker showing up to a meeting without their trusty suit. According to [Gartner’s recent survey](https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-09-18-gartner-survey-of-executives-shows-significant-increase-in-remote-work-in-us-companies), only 30% of employees saw remote work as a viable option. Fast forward to now, and it’s clear that flexible work is more than a fad. --- Ad## ✨ A Word From Our Sponsors 👇 🌍 Stay informed on the issues that matter—climate, jobs, and the future of work. Get smart insights delivered to your inbox. [Subscribe here.](https://met.sh/Qir1n) --- ## **Numbers Don’t Lie** With over 82,000 employees worldwide, Morgan Stanley is investing in the power of shared spaces, even as hybrid models gain traction globally. This move might raise eyebrows, given that data from the [U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics](https://www.bls.gov/) highlights that 37% of jobs can be performed entirely from home. Not to mention, hybrid work increased from 13% to 39% during the peak of the pandemic. Yet, Morgan Stanley isn’t alone in its call back to the cubicles. Major players such as [JP Morgan](https://www.jpmorgan.com) and [Goldman Sachs](https://www.goldmansachs.com) are riding the same wave, pushing for increased in-office presence. Their rationale: collaboration, mentorship, and serendipitous encounters at the coffee machine lead to richer corporate culture and ideas flowing more freely. The bigger picture might involve dials turning towards long-term strategic goals, like reducing real estate costs while ensuring productivity doesn’t plummet like a stock market crash. Will this blend of tradition and modernity lead to a golden era of work-life balance for Morgan Stanley? Time will tell. Morgan Stanley’s strategy reflects a broader industry trend, where banks are redefining the 2021 ‘new normal.’ The takeaway: while flexible work is here to stay, there’s no substitute for the synergy found in face-to-face team dynamics. 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