PNC Bank, the third largest bank in the Greater Philadelphia region, has made the decision to require its employees to return to the office five days a week, effective May 4, 2026, writes Patty Tascarella for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
“PNC has always been an in-office company,” PNC CEO Bill Demchak said in the memo. “It’s not just how we operate — it’s part of our culture. We are a relationship-driven organization, and our strength lies in the connections we build with each other, our clients and our communities. Being in the office fuels collaboration, sparks innovation and helps us grow — individually and collectively.”
Like many companies, PNC adopted a more flexible work schedule when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020. While the bank made plans to have their employees return to in-person work full-time in 2021 and 2022, new variations of COVID led to those plans to get pulled back.
The upcoming return to office move comes at a time when PNC is also undergoing a time of growth.
Earlier this month, PNC acquired FirstBank Holding Company of Lakewood, Colorado, allowing the bank to extend its presence in Denver and Phoenix.
Read more about PNC Bank’s new policy regarding its employees in the Philadelphia Business Journal.
_____
Editor’s Note: This post first appeared on PHILADELPHIA Today in January 2026.
