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Amazon CEO Tells Remote Workers Unhappy with Office Mandate to Seek New Jobs

Matt Garman emphasizes the importance of in-person collaboration for innovation, as Amazon mandates a five-day office return starting January.

  • Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman announced that employees dissatisfied with the return-to-office policy should consider finding employment elsewhere.
  • Garman argues that in-person work fosters creativity and rapid innovation, which are crucial for Amazon's goals.
  • The mandate requires employees to work in the office five days a week beginning in January, replacing the previous three-day flexible schedule.
  • Despite employee dissatisfaction expressed in internal forums, Garman claims most workers are excited about returning to the office.
  • Amazon has not commented on potential employee departures following the policy announcement.
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