- Amazon workers in Seattle, Arlington and Washington DC workers could have to approach the office
- Amazon has been relocating workers for months, citing the promoted productivity
- The company’s office work policy is now five days
Amazon requires that some corporate workers move closer to their managers and teams, aimed at cities such as Seattle, Arlington and Washington DC (through Bloomberg).
Unlike other similar movements, which have been communicated by email, it is believed that the electronic commerce giant shares the message through individual meetings and municipalities with those who are probably affected.
The report indicates that thousands of employees could be forced to move from several teams, however, the famous vocal workers of the company are understandably frustrated with the decision.
Amazon is asking workers to move
Although relocation is not always a problem for new headlines, many career workers doubt in moving due to personal and financial challenges: a measure would mean that uprooting families, children who change schools and partners look for other works.
It is said that affected workers have 30 days to decide, followed by a 60 -day period to relocate or resign. It is also believed that those who refuse to relocate will not receive compensation packages.
A company spokesman said that Amazon’s relocation trend has already been in progress for more than a year, with the CEO Andy Jassy, ​​previously stating that work in person increases AD-HOC interactions and, therefore, productivity.
Amazon now requires workers to come to the office five days per week, but that policy was delayed at the end of 2024 due to lack of preparation, there were simply not enough desks.
“We listen to most of our teammates who love the energy of being located together, and every time someone chooses or is asked to move, we work with them to offer support based on their individual circumstances,” said a company spokesman.
Some workers are concerned that policy change can be an effort to move away the workers of the company, although Miles lost their jobs in 2022 and 2023, Amazon’s layoffs in the years that followed have been relatively small (compared to other giants in the industry).
Techradar Pro It has communicated with Amazon for a comment, but we do not receive an immediate response.
