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Amazon Employees Protest Five-Day Office Return Mandate

More than 500 Amazon Web Services employees urge reconsideration of the new policy, citing concerns over company culture and employee well-being.

Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman drew the ire of his employees when he told them others he had spoken to were enthusiastic about the company's return to office mandate.
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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has angered office employees by ending hybrid work. © Kevin Hagen/Getty Images

Overview

  • Amazon's new policy requires employees to work in-office five days a week starting January 2025, replacing the current three-day requirement.
  • Over 500 employees have signed a letter to AWS CEO Matt Garman, criticizing the mandate as damaging to Amazon's culture and innovation.
  • Employees argue the policy disproportionately affects those with disabilities, caregiving responsibilities, and visa constraints.
  • Amazon executives, including Garman, claim the policy promotes collaboration and innovation, despite employee pushback.
  • The letter accuses Amazon leadership of ignoring data-driven decision-making principles, a core aspect of the company's values.