The decision requires employees in the United States to work five days a week in the office
December 1
2025
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Adam Mosseri has announced a return to in-person work at Instagram in the US, five days a week, starting in February 2026, with changes to reduce meetings and prioritize rapid prototyping and decisions.
It is expected that the work routine of Instagram employees, in offices in the United States, will change as of 2026. This measure was taken by the head of the network, Adam Mosseri, and issued in a statement obtained by the portal. Business insider.
Starting February 2, 2026, most U.S. employees are expected to return to in-person work five days a week. The news was shared in a note titled “Building a winning culture in 2026”.
Mosseri stated that he believes teams will be more “creative and collaborative” when working together in person. “I felt this way before COVID-19 and I still feel it every time I go to our New York office, where the in-person culture is strong,” he wrote in the statement.
He stressed that he would maintain flexibility in working remotely when necessary, and informed that there would be changes in the building to accommodate all employees. Additionally, those who prefer can request transportation to the office in San Francisco.
Planned changes for Instagram in 2026
Adam Mosseri stated in the memo that there will be fewer meetings in 2026. He explained that all recurring meetings will be cancelled, keeping only those meetings deemed essential. “I also support everyone holding one-on-one meetings every two weeks virtually and rejecting focus group meetings,” he said.
Another requirement planned for next year is to create more prototypes and fewer slideshows. According to him, prototypes help in proving the concept and understanding social dynamics better. “I want you to devote most of your time to building great products, not preparing for meetings.”
Furthermore, the executive highlighted the need for decisions to be made more quickly, through “a more formal process of communication with line officials.”
Mosseri also stated that he will hold a meeting to provide better details of the changes and hear from the teams. He concluded: “2026 will be difficult, as will 2025, but I am excited about our momentum and plans for next year.”
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