The work from home vs work from office debate has been going on for years now and while some offices have warmed up to the idea of remote working, others are still rigid about their policies. Many workplaces started calling employees back to office as soon as the Coronavirus pandemic came to an end. Meanwhile, some employees figured out smarter ways and continued working from home. If you work from home often (sometimes without your manager knowing about it), or login before physically reaching the office, here’s some bad news. You might soon have a snitch and no, it won’t be that office Karen. It would be Microsoft Teams. Yep, you read that right.
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Beginning December 2025, Teams will be able to detect when a user connects to office Wi-Fi and automatically update their work location. While Microsoft says this feature is designed to make workplace collaboration smoother, many employees see it as a step toward greater surveillance in an already tense remote-work environment.
How the new Microsoft Teams feature works
According to a Microsoft 365 Roadmap update, Teams will use an organisation’s Wi-Fi network to identify whether someone is physically present in the office. When connected, their work location will automatically reflect the building they are in. The feature will be off by default, with IT admins deciding whether to enable it and require employees to opt in. It will be available on both Windows and macOS versions of Teams.
Microsoft claims the change is meant to help colleagues locate each other more easily within large office spaces. In theory, that means someone could quickly find out which building or floor their teammate is working from, saving time on coordination. However, the timing of the update has raised eyebrows, with many suggesting it could be used by employers to monitor attendance and enforce return-to-office policies more strictly.
What do people say about the update
Reactions online reflect the growing frustration. One user on X wrote, “So now even Microsoft Teams is turning into an attendance monitor. What’s next, asking for a doctor’s note when we take a day off?” Another questioned whether this was “micro management at peak,” adding that companies should focus on output, not location. For employees who have built their routines around hybrid or remote setups, the change feels less like convenience and more like control.
What do you think of the new update? Do let us know in comments. Keep watching this space for more information on this.
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Divyanshi Sharma is a media and communications professional with over 8 years of experience in the industry. With a strong background in tech journalism, she has covered everything from the latest gadgets to gaming trends and brings a sharp editorial lens to every story. She holds a master’s diploma in mass communication and a bachelor’s degree in English literature. Her love for writing and gaming began early—often skipping classes to try out the latest titles—which naturally evolved into a career at the intersection of technology and storytelling. When she’s not working, you’ll likely find her exploring virtual worlds on her console or PC, or testing out a new laptop she managed to get her hands on. View Full Profile
