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Amazon’s return-to-office plans spark concern and debate among employees

Livemint

Livemint · 10m ago

Amazon’s return-to-office plans spark concern and debate among employees

Amazon's decision to require corporate staff to return to the office every weekday has sparked frustration among employees and curiosity among executives at other companies. While some employees at Amazon are disappointed with the change, others are fine with it. This marks a significant shift in the tech industry where most employers have embraced hybrid work. Additionally, Amazon announced the possibility of thinning out its management staff, raising concerns about potential workforce reduction without official layoffs. The company stated that the return-to-office rules are separate from its restructuring plans.

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Amazon's Office Mandate Leaves Remote Software Engineer in a Tough Spot, Sparks Frustration and Trust Issues

Business Bytes

Business Bytes · 1y ago

Amazon's Office Mandate Leaves Remote Software Engineer in a Tough Spot, Sparks Frustration and Trust Issues

Amazon's recent decision to mandate employees to return to the office has created a predicament for some, including a software development engineer. This individual, who initially joined Amazon for a remote role, now faces three challenging choices: relocating to a hub office, changing teams, or risking "voluntary resignation" due to the new policy, leading to frustration and trust issues among affected employees.

TCS ends hybrid mode of working, asks employees to attend office 5 days a week

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Livemint · 1y ago

TCS ends hybrid mode of working, asks employees to attend office 5 days a week

India's largest IT company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), has announced the end of its hybrid work policy and asked all employees to work from the office for five days a week, starting from 1 October. The move comes as TCS emphasizes the importance of physical interaction and acculturation among employees, highlighting the negative impact of remote work on employee engagement. The decision aligns with the ongoing debate on the post-pandemic dilemma of allowing work from home or returning to the office.

TikTok employees frustrated with return-to-office tracking tools

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

TikTok employees frustrated with return-to-office tracking tools

TikTok employees in the United States have expressed frustration and dismay over the company's new tool, MyRTO, which tracks office attendance and threatens disciplinary action for non-compliance with in-person mandates. MyRTO monitors badge swipes and requires employees to explain "deviations" in attendance. TikTok has mandated in-office work three times a week starting in October. The disciplinarian tone of the messaging and the appearance of the MyRTO dashboard have caused concern among employees. This level of attendance monitoring is considered rare, and experts suggest it is unusual to threaten disciplinary action for attendance issues.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s work-from-office mandate aims to help new recruits learn company work culture | Mint

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Livemint · 10m ago

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s work-from-office mandate aims to help new recruits learn company work culture | Mint

- Amazon CEO Andy Jassy wants employees to return to the office full-time to reinforce company culture. - Jassy's memo surprised employees, who currently have the option to work from home two days a week. - Some employees speculate that the move is part of a strategy to thin the ranks after previous layoffs. - Jassy emphasized the importance of company culture in his memo, stating that it must be constantly nurtured and maintained. - Amazon has a unique culture that prizes in-person work, detailed memos, data analysis, and frank and heated debate. - Jassy has been an advocate for Amazon's culture and has actively engaged with employees to reinforce the company's principles.

Thousands of employees at tech giant SAP signed a petition saying they feel 'betrayed' by the company's 'radical' return-to-office U-turn

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Thousands of employees at tech giant SAP signed a petition saying they feel 'betrayed' by the company's 'radical' return-to-office U-turn

Employees at German software giant SAP are protesting against the company's return to office policies. Over 5,000 employees have signed an internal letter expressing their dissatisfaction with the "radical" pivot and have threatened to quit. The company had previously encouraged remote work but recently mandated a return to the office for three days a week from April. The employees argue that they feel betrayed by the sudden change in direction and highlight the lack of salary increases over the years as an additional grievance. Other major companies, including Google, Amazon, Citigroup, and JPMorgan, have also implemented strict return-to-office policies.

Not working from office might lead to job loss, Cognizant tells employees

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Livemint · 1y ago

Not working from office might lead to job loss, Cognizant tells employees

Cognizant employees who are refusing to return to the office may face termination, as the IT company becomes the first to use firing as a means to repopulate its offices. Workers who have not returned despite warnings have been told that their failure to comply will be considered serious misconduct, leading to disciplinary action including potential termination. Cognizant had previously asked employees in India to work in the office three days a week, and has implemented a system to track office hours and manage seat allocation. Other IT firms in India have also been pushing for employees to return to the office.

LTIMindtree asks employees to follow return-to-work mandate or lose leave

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Livemint · 11m ago

LTIMindtree asks employees to follow return-to-work mandate or lose leave

LTI Mindtree, one of India's largest IT services companies, has implemented a policy that links employee leave to their return to the office. The policy, called "Rhythm," categorizes employees into three groups based on their work nature and assigns them to work from the office for a certain number of days each week. In case of non-compliance, employees may lose leave days, and continuous violations could result in stricter disciplinary action. Other IT services companies in India have also been implementing similar policies to encourage employees to return to the office.

Working from home isn't going away, even if some CEOs wish it would

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Working from home isn't going away, even if some CEOs wish it would

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift towards remote work, with 14% of US workers currently working from home full-time, expected to increase to 20% by next year. However, some CEOs, like Andy Jassy of Amazon, are pushing for a return to the office, citing concerns about productivity and collaboration. Despite this, research suggests that remote workers tend to be more engaged and productive, and that mandates to return to the office can lead to employee burnout. Additionally, businesses benefit from access to a larger and more diverse talent pool by embracing remote work. The debate continues between those advocating for remote work flexibility and those pushing for a return to the office.

Sam Altman and Greg seen back in OpenAI headquarters

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Sam Altman and Greg seen back in OpenAI headquarters

Ousted OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and former President Greg Brockman were present at the company's San Francisco headquarters, raising discussions about Altman's potential return. Altman is considering both a return to OpenAI and launching a new AI venture. Microsoft, OpenAI's major backer, may take a board role if Altman returns. Altman's abrupt removal prompted concerns among employees about the impact on the company's upcoming $86 billion share sale. Brockman, who resigned from the board and the company, also returned to the office. The exact nature of Altman's role, if he returns, remains undisclosed.

TCS wasn't kidding when it ordered staff back to office

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Livemint · 1y ago

TCS wasn't kidding when it ordered staff back to office

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is reportedly using office attendance as a metric to determine salary hikes for employees. TCS assessed attendance along with other factors before rolling out annual wage hikes to over 600,000 employees. Employees who showed up at the office less frequently received lower pay hikes compared to those who regularly attended. TCS has been encouraging employees to return to the office for over 15 months, citing the importance of understanding company culture and working from secure workstations. The use of office check-in as a metric for pay hikes is believed to be the first of its kind.

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