Amazon CEO Vows Leaner Teams Amid Bloat, Ends Work from Home
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced plans to reduce management layers and require employees to return to the office five days a week, aiming to improve efficiency and foster agility.
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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has announced a plan to streamline operations at the company by reducing management layers and mandating a return to the office five days a week starting in January. This decision comes in response to concerns about increasing bureaucracy and inefficiencies that have made it difficult for employees to execute tasks effectively. Jassy's memo to employees highlighted the need to address issues such as excessive meetings and prolonged decision-making processes, which have been criticized by long-time employees. The move aims to restore a more agile and startup-like environment within the organization, which has grown significantly in size over the years.
- Amazon is cutting management layers to reduce bureaucracy.
- Employees are required to return to the office five days a week starting January.
- The changes aim to improve efficiency and decision-making processes.
- Concerns about operational inefficiencies have been raised by long-time employees.
- The initiative seeks to foster a more agile work environment.
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