Amazon Ordered Employees Back to the Office, but There’s Not Enough Room for Everyone
The tech giant's already unpopular full-week RTO mandate hit another snag when several regional offices said their spaces would not be ready by the January 2 deadline.
Amazon’s need for office space is putting it in a tight spot. It’s not alone.
As companies implement return-to-office policies, many are running into competition for facilities in desirable districts.
Amazon Delays Return-to-Office Mandate in Several Cities for Lack of Office Space
Amazon first announced in September that corporate employees would soon need to work from the office five days a week, something that has roiled workers who have found many companies offering more flexible work-from-home arrangements since the start of the covid-19 pandemic in 2020.
Why Amazon Is Delaying Its 'Work From Office' Mandate? It's Not What You Think
Amazon has delayed its return-to-office mandate, citing workspace shortages impacting thousands of employees in cities like New York, Dallas, and Atlanta. Some staff may face delays until May 2025, despite the company’s initial January 2 deadline.
At one point, officers locked arms to allow Amazon vans through the line.
The NYPD successfully broke a picket line of strikers pushing Amazon to recognize labor unions for drivers and warehouse employees.
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