Subj : Almost all Amazon staff unhappy with return-to-office order, many
To   : All
From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Fri Sep 27 2024 15:15:05

Almost all Amazon staff unhappy with return-to-office order, many want to 
leave

Date:
Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:02:14 +0000

Description:
Amazon staff overwhelmingly support hybrid working, with many unwilling to 
move.

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The recent declaration by Amazon CEO Andy Jassy that all employees must 
return to full-time in-person working does not appear to have been receivied 
warmly, as a poll of over 2,500 company staff members revealed 91% were 
unhappy with the decision, and a staggering 73% are considering moving jobs 
because of it. 

The poll, carried out by  Blind, an online forum of verified tech workers, 
also found over two-thirds (68%) of Amazon employees said they knew someone 
who has already quit their position because of the policy. 

Other unconfirmed reports on Blind's website claimed potential candidates for 
roles at Amazon have dropped out of the pipeline in light of the decision. A 
risky move 

RTO blanket policy is crazy, particularly for those of us who were hired 
remote and FAR from an office. I have kids and family here so unwilling to 
relocate, one staffer commented . 

Even if I didn't, there's too great a risk Id be laid off in 6 months anyway 
so why risk a move? 

As it stands, most Amazon employees currently enjoy hybrid working, with 
three office days per week. The Return-to-office (RTO) order is a blanket 
instruction, with exceptions only for extenuating circumstances, such as 
child illness. 

Corporate workers at the company staged a walk-out in 2023 after the decision 
was made to enforce an in-person three day per week rule, with over 20,000 
workers signing a petition urging the organization to reconsider. 

Many believe that Amazon is just the first, and that other firms will soon 
follow suit. Already, more than half of us are back to in-office work at 
least four times per week , surveys suggest, but this may have more to do 
with the cost-of-living crisis than a desire to be in-office. 

Remote work is not just popular, it boosts productivity, studies show . 
Workers report being 60% less likely to quit, and 67% more likely to put in 
more effort if they can work from home - the good will goes a long way. 

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