Amazon's Return-to-Office Plan Faces Backlash Over Logistics and Employee Frustrations

Workers report desk shortages, crowded parking lots, office thefts, and ongoing reliance on virtual meetings despite full-time office mandate.

Amazon's new five-day return-to-office policy, implemented in January 2025, has led to widespread employee dissatisfaction and logistical challenges.
Employees have reported insufficient desks, meeting rooms, and parking spaces, with some turned away from parking lots or shuttle buses due to overcrowding.
Incidents of office theft, particularly in Toronto, and complaints about poor hygiene and etiquette have further exacerbated tensions among staff.
Surveys indicate significant discontent, with 91% of employees on one platform expressing unhappiness and some considering leaving the company.
While Amazon leadership highlights benefits like in-person collaboration, many employees say they still rely heavily on virtual meetings, limiting perceived productivity gains.