December 3 – Broadcom CEO Hock Tan has let VMware employees know they now have to return to their offices if they live anywhere near one. This is based on a report by Fortune. Earlier, VMware was known to be positive about remote work and supported a hybrid work culture. "If you live within 50 miles of an office, you get your butt in here," Tan stated in conversation with VMware workers. He also had a negative impression of so-called employee resource groups (ERGs) that VMware staff have set up. These groups exist as cooperative ventures between employees and between the company and the outside world. They aim to further the careers of its members, which may be accomplished by sharing social networks and expertise.