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Amazon demands full return to office five days a week starting January

by September 17, 2024
September 17, 2024
Amazon demands full return to office five days a week starting January

Amazon has announced that employees must return to working from the office five days a week starting January 2, 2024, reversing several remote work policies introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The move will see the end of hot-desking in offices, with individual desks allocated once again, and a reduction in management layers to streamline operations and cut back on unnecessary meetings.

The decision reflects Amazon’s belief that in-person work fosters better collaboration, learning, and company culture. Previously, Amazon required employees to be in the office at least three times a week, depending on team needs. Under the new policy, remote work will only be permitted under special circumstances, such as illness, emergencies, travel to meet customers or partners, or the need for isolation to complete specific tasks like coding.

Amazon also plans to increase the staff-to-manager ratio by at least 15% by the end of the first quarter of next year, as part of a broader effort to reduce managerial layers and enhance decision-making processes. In a letter to employees, CEO Andy Jassy explained that the company’s rapid growth in recent years had led to an increase in managers and bureaucratic processes. He noted the company’s intention to cut down on inefficiencies such as redundant meetings and excessive managerial oversight.

Jassy acknowledged that the return-to-office mandate would require adjustments for employees who have adapted their personal lives around flexible work arrangements. However, he expressed confidence that setting the return date for January 2 would provide ample time for a smooth transition.

This policy shift is expected to generate resistance among some employees. Last year, Amazon’s Seattle headquarters experienced a walkout in protest of the initial return-to-office requirements, as well as changes to the company’s climate policy and workforce layoffs.

While Amazon’s leadership emphasizes the benefits of in-person work, the move highlights the ongoing tensions between corporate objectives and employees’ preferences for flexible work arrangements—a challenge many companies continue to navigate in the post-pandemic landscape. As Amazon prepares for this significant shift, it remains to be seen how the workforce will respond to the new mandate.

Justina Raskauskiene, Human Resources Team Lead at e-commerce marketing platform Omnisend, says: “Only time will tell if Amazon’s decision to bring all corporate employees back for full-time office work will do more harm than good for the company. Taking away the opportunity for people to work remotely can harm a company’s chances of attracting the best talent in the job market. The choice of future candidates will be limited to people working in certain cities that have Amazon offices.’

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