Amazon reportedly doesn't have room for everyone it ordered to RTO
Amazon has postponed its full return-to-office plans due to insufficient space, allowing hybrid work in some cities until offices are ready, with most expected by January and some delays until May.
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Amazon has postponed its full return-to-office plans due to insufficient office space to accommodate all employees. Originally scheduled for January 2, 2025, the return to a five-day in-office workweek is now delayed at certain locations, with employees in cities like Atlanta, Houston, Nashville, and New York allowed to continue their hybrid work arrangements until their offices are ready. While Amazon anticipates that most workspaces will be prepared by January, some delays could extend until May. This decision follows a memo from CEO Andy Jassy emphasizing a return to pre-pandemic office norms, which has faced criticism from employees accustomed to remote work flexibility. The new policy is stricter than previous arrangements and more rigid compared to competitors. Amazon's return-to-office plans have previously encountered challenges, including a requirement for employees to return three days a week last year, which also faced space-related issues. Other major retailers, such as Starbucks and Walmart, have similarly enforced strict office return policies.
- Amazon delays full return to office due to lack of space.
- Employees in several cities can continue hybrid work until offices are ready.
- Most workspaces are expected to be prepared by January, with some delays possible until May.
- The new in-office policy is stricter than pre-pandemic arrangements.
- Other retailers are also implementing tough return-to-office policies.
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