Amazon's 5-Day Office Mandate Faces Major Employee Backlash

A significant majority of Amazon employees are unhappy with the new return-to-office policy and many are considering leaving the company.

A survey by Blind found that 73% of Amazon employees are considering looking for new jobs due to the five-day in-office requirement starting January 2025.
91% of surveyed employees expressed dissatisfaction with the mandate, with many citing concerns over productivity and work-life balance.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy argues that in-person work enhances collaboration and company culture, despite widespread employee discontent.
Twitch, an Amazon subsidiary, will not follow the new RTO policy due to a lack of office space and specific operational needs.
The policy change has led to fears of increased resignations, with some employees already reporting colleagues who have quit or dropped out of job interviews.