Amazon’s new office-only work policy is sure to backfire

Source: The Hill
by Gleb Tsipurksy

“Amazon’s recent decision to require corporate employees to return to the office five days a week is generating significant controversy. In a memo to employees, CEO Andy Jassy emphasized the benefits of in-person work, such as increased collaboration, innovation and cultural connection. This stance flies in the face of a growing body of research showing the advantages of hybrid work models — not full-time office work — for productivity, employee performance and retention. Moreover, many organizations have tired of fighting return-to-office battles and have moved on to more important priorities, allowing their employees more flexibility. Thus, Amazon’s top-down policy stands out as a regressive approach, likely to backfire.” (09/24/24)

https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/4885672-amazon-return-office-controversy/