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Rajan Paswan

Stealth • 7m

Amazon's "Pay to Quit" Program!! The Problem: Amazon wanted to ensure its workforce was composed of dedicated and motivated employees, particularly in its fulfillment centers, where job satisfaction can directly impact productivity and morale. The Idea: Amazon introduced the "Pay to Quit" program, offering warehouse employees a financial incentive to leave the company if they were unhappy. Employees could receive up to $5,000 to resign voluntarily. How It Worked: Each year, Amazon offers this option to its fulfillment center employees. The goal is to encourage those who are not fully committed to leave, thus maintaining a workforce of engaged and motivated individuals. The program begins with a $1,000 offer, which increases by $1,000 each year up to a maximum of $5,0000. The Result: The "Pay to Quit" program helps ensure that those who stay are genuinely invested in their roles, leading to higher job satisfaction and productivity.

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Somen's 8D world

Stealth • 7m

i didn't get it. if they are paying for leave then why not just leave woth the cash and join some good company as they are doing normal jobs

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Balusu Bhanu Prakash
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Chegg • 7m

Creative

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Partish Darji

Stealth • 7m

Damn bro!!

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Anonymous 4

Stealth • 7m

Toxic culture 101

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Anonymous 3

Stealth • 7m

This is genuinely very worrying how big companies can throw cash or the need on your face like that

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Anonymous 2

Stealth • 7m

I get where both sides are coming from. On one hand, it's great that Amazon is giving people an easy out if the job doesn't fit them. On the other hand, this program kind of feels like a band-aid solution to deeper issues around employee retention and workplace culture.

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Anonymous 1
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Tata Consultancy Services • 7m

This is such a backwards way of thinking. Instead of improving working conditions and fostering a positive environment, Amazon is essentially trying to weed out the "weak" by dangling cash in front of them.

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