AT&T CEO John Stankey is standing firm on the company's strict in-person work policies — and says employees who aren't aligned with the direction of the company might want to reconsider their roles.

In a memo obtained by Business Insider and sent to employees last week following AT&T's latest internal survey, Stankey acknowledged declining engagement scores and growing employee frustration amid sweeping operational changes. But he made clear the company has no plans to reverse course.

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"We have consciously shifted away from some of these elements and towards a more market-based culture — focused on rewarding capability, contribution and commitment," Stankey wrote. "We believe this is the only way to succeed in the dynamic, technologically driven markets where we operate."

He called out a small group of employees who expressed resistance to those changes, writing: "If a self-directed, virtual, or hybrid work schedule is essential for you to manage your career aspirations and life........

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