Amazon tells workers they must come to the office 5 days a week
Amazon Mandates Full-Time Office Return for Corporate Employees #
A major e-commerce company has announced a significant change to its work policy, requiring corporate employees to return to the office five days a week. This marks a departure from the current hybrid model that allows for three days of in-office work per week.
The company’s CEO stated that this change aims to enhance innovation, collaboration, and connection among employees, ultimately benefiting customers and the business. The new policy is set to take effect on January 2, 2025.
The CEO has been a proponent of in-office work, believing it strengthens company culture. In a memo, he acknowledged the challenges of bringing thousands of employees back to offices worldwide and promised time for teams to develop implementation plans.
The CEO emphasized the advantages of in-person work, including:
- Easier learning and reinforcement of company culture
- More effective collaboration and brainstorming
- Seamless teaching and learning among colleagues
- Better team connections
Under the current policy, failure to comply could negatively impact promotion prospects, and exceptions for remote work require additional leadership approval.
This mandate has faced some resistance from employees. Last year, corporate workers at the company’s headquarters staged a walkout, citing multiple grievances, including the push for increased in-office presence. This protest occurred months after the company had confirmed significant layoffs.
The move towards full-time office work contrasts with broader trends in the business world. A recent survey found that only 4% of US CEOs and 4% of global CEOs prioritized bringing workers back to the office full-time at the beginning of the year.