Instagram boss Adam Mosseri is 'pro' wearing shorts in the office: 'When it hits, it hits'
Instagram head Adam Mosseri has publicly expressed support for wearing shorts in the office, sparking a debate on modern corporate dress codes. While remote work during the pandemic relaxed standards, the return to office has reignited discussions about professional attire.
Why it matters
It reflects the shifting norms of corporate culture as companies balance traditional professionalism with employee comfort in a post-pandemic world.
Instagram head Adam Mosseri said that he was "pro" shorts in the office — but that "not everyone can pull them off." Bloomberg/Getty Images Instagram head Adam Mosseri says he is "pro" wearing shorts in the office. "Not everyone can pull them off, and not all shorts are created equal," Mosseri said. While shorts were once considered off limits in corporate America, rising temperatures and virtual work reopened debate. Adam Mosseri wants you to free the knee. As summer temperatures rise , corporate workers may be tempted to swap their khakis for an easy pair of shorts. It's stirred up a long-running dispute around corporate etiquette: are shorts in the office a sign of freedom, or just plain indecent? The head of Instagram stands firmly with shorts-wearers. On the podcast " Throwing Fits ," Mosseri said that there was a "hot debate" in the company's office.
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