Amazon is facing a wave of dissatisfaction after CEO Andy Jassy’s recent announcement requiring employees to return to the office five days a week starting 2 January. A survey conducted by Blind, an anonymous job review site, revealed that 73 per cent of Amazon workers are contemplating quitting due to the new mandate, according media reports.
The survey, which included responses from 2,585 Amazon employees, also found that 91 per cent are “overwhelmingly dissatisfied” with the return-to-office (RTO) requirement. About 80 per cent reported knowing a colleague considering leaving the company, and 32 per cent said they were aware of someone who had already resigned in response to the policy.
Employees voiced concerns about the negative impact on morale, with one worker stating, “My morale for this job is gone, gonna totally check out till PIP,” referring to Amazon’s performance improvement plans (PIP). Many also highlighted the challenges the new policy presents for parents and caregivers who rely on flexible work arrangements.
One parent wrote, “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,” adding that there’s a risk of being laid off within six months, making relocation even less appealing.
This isn’t the first time Amazon employees have pushed back against an office return. In February 2023, when the company initially announced a three-day office return policy, employees expressed their concerns in a six-page memo, which was ultimately dismissed by leadership.
