Amazon CEO calls out to employees who refuse to return to the office: If you don’t come back, leave!

Amazon CEO calls out to employees who refuse to return to the office: If you don’t come back, leave!

As the epidemic comes to an end, various technology giants have begun to require employees to return to the office to work and have begun to take measures against employees who do not comply with the regulations.

As for Amazon, at the beginning of this year, it issued a notice requiring employees to return to the office at least three days a week starting in May. However, this decision did not receive much support from employees, many of whom expressed dissatisfaction with it and launched a massive petition campaign and even went on strike to express their position. However, despite the strong reaction of employees, Amazon did not change its position.

In response to reports that employees were reluctant to return to the office, with most deciding to leave rather than return three days a week, CEO Andy Jassy issued a warning at a meeting this month to employees who didn't want to return to the office: "This is not good for you."

According to a recording of Jassy speaking directly to employees at a meeting obtained by foreign media, Jassy emphasized that it is time to put aside differences and implement decisions wholeheartedly. He also said that if someone can't do this, Amazon may not be suitable for him. Jassy emphasized that everyone must return to the office at least three days a week; it is unfair that some colleagues come three days a week while others refuse.

Jassy reportedly mentioned that the choice to have employees return to the office was a "judgment call" and that employees who could not comply with company rules were free to leave.

Back in May, the company explained that it is easier to learn, demonstrate, practice and reinforce a company’s culture when employees spend most of their time in the office, surrounded by their peers.

In addition, according to CNBC, according to the company's guidelines, remote workers are expected to report to the company's main hubs in the first half of 2024. These designated hubs include Seattle, Arlington, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, etc. It is worth noting that Amazon spokesman Rob Munoz revealed that the company will pay relocation benefits to all employees who are required to relocate.

Munoz said it’s not a one-size-fits-all approach, so the best course of action is to communicate directly with impacted teams and individuals to ensure they have the accurate information relevant to them. If any employee feels they don’t have the information they need, the company encourages them to communicate with their HR business partner or manager.

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