Columbia Sportswear CEO Tim Boyle announced layoffs at the company's Oregon headquarters, aiming to reduce U.S. personnel costs by 3% to 5% by the end of March, with most of the cuts impacting corporate workers.
Amazon is asking some corporate workers to relocate to other cities as part of its return-to-office policy, which requires employees to be in the office three days a week. While the company confirmed the relocations, it did not provide details on the number of employees affected. Amazon will offer relocation benefits and consider exceptions on a case-by-case basis. Employees who refuse to relocate near main offices may have to find a new job internally or leave the company through voluntary resignation. Amazon claims that increased collaboration and connections have been observed since employees started working together in the office at least three days per week.
Amazon is requesting certain corporate employees to relocate as part of its return-to-office policy, which aims to bring employees back to the office after the pandemic. The company is offering relocation packages to assist with the transition.
Amazon corporate workers are planning a lunchtime walkout on May 31 to protest against the company's return-to-work policies and demand greater flexibility for how and where employees work, as well as putting climate impact at the forefront of its decision making. The work stoppage is being jointly organized by an internal climate justice worker group and a remote work advocacy group. The walkout is scheduled to take place at the company's Seattle headquarters, but virtual participation is also allowed.