Amazon ordered a return to the office – but research says they'll backtrack
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has mandated a full-time office return in January, but research shows a shift towards hybrid work, with significant employee resistance and predictions of policy reversal.
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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has mandated a full-time return to the office starting January, which has raised concerns among employees and professionals about similar policies being adopted by other companies. However, research indicates that Jassy may reverse this decision in the near future. A study by Flex Index, which analyzed over 9,000 companies, found that while many firms initially required employees to return to the office, only a third have maintained strict five-day mandates. The trend is shifting towards hybrid work, with 37% of employers now offering this flexibility, up from 20% earlier in 2023. In the tech sector, only 3% of firms currently require full-time office attendance, a decrease from 8% last year. Despite Amazon's strict policies, many employees have resisted returning to the office, with significant numbers signing petitions against the mandates. Experts suggest that companies, including Amazon, are likely negotiating with employees by setting high expectations, knowing that actual compliance will be lower. The expectation is that Jassy's rigid stance may soften as the reality of office occupancy becomes apparent, reflecting a broader trend of increasing workplace flexibility.
- Amazon has mandated a full-time return to the office starting January.
- Research indicates that many companies are moving towards hybrid work models.
- Only 3% of tech firms currently require full-time office attendance.
- Employee resistance to return-to-office mandates is significant, with petitions against such policies.
- Experts predict that Amazon may backtrack on its strict return-to-office policy.
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10 commentsSo, Amazon wants everyone to return to the office. Does that mean they also want us to return to the mall and supporting small local businesses?
Full RTO makes no sense to me. Especially if people work in an open office talking to team members all over the globe on Zoom.
Today the vast majority of tech employees I know who have ben mandated to go back to the office do exactly what they do at home – join Zoom meetings and talk to teammates in other offices/homes, just with lots of added inconvenience like commuting, not being able to find an open desk or meeting room and working in a loud environment.
With full RTO they should guarantee no work after office hours.
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