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business1 year ago

Amazon CEO Defends 5-Day Office Return Amid Employee Pushback

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy refuted claims that the company's new five-day in-office mandate is a strategy for layoffs or a deal with city officials, emphasizing it as a cultural move to enhance collaboration. The policy, effective January 2, has faced criticism from employees who argue they are equally productive remotely. Despite backlash, including a letter from Amazon Web Services staff and a large internal Slack group advocating for remote work, Jassy insists the change is about strengthening Amazon's culture.

via CNBC|
#amazon#andy-jassy#business
video-games1 year ago

"Rockstar Games Faces Backlash Over Return-to-Office Mandate for GTA 6 Developers"

Rockstar Games is facing backlash from its employees and the Independent Workers’ union of Great Britain (IWGB) over its decision to end remote work provisions and mandate a full-time return to the office in April. Employees argue that the move goes against previous promises and could lead to a return of unhealthy working practices, including potential for toxic 'crunch' practices. The IWGB Game Workers Union is advocating for transparency, a healthy workplace culture, and work-life balance, and is urging industry-wide support for better working conditions.

via Video Games Chronicle|
#employee-backlash#grand-theft-auto-6#remote-work
businessworkplace1 year ago

"The Pitfalls of Companies' Firm Stance on Office Return"

Companies like SAP, Google, AT&T, Goldman Sachs, and Bank of America are facing backlash from employees over strict return-to-office mandates, with some workers threatening to quit rather than comply. The shift from flexible to firm stances on in-person attendance has led to employee frustration and feelings of betrayal, as many had been promised remote work options. Some companies have taken punitive approaches, such as tying office attendance to performance reviews or threatening disciplinary action. The battle over office mandates continues, with employees expressing discontent and some companies risking the loss of top talent.

via The Washington Post|
#businessworkplace#employee-backlash#office-mandates
business1 year ago

Tech Workers Revolt: SAP's Return-to-Office Policy Backfires

SAP and other large companies are facing backlash from employees over strict return-to-office mandates, with thousands of SAP employees signing a letter opposing the company's new policy. As the labor market shifts in favor of employers, companies like Google, AT&T, Goldman Sachs, and Bank of America have moved from flexible to firm stances on in-person attendance, leading to threats of employee departures. The battle over office attendance continues, with some workers feeling betrayed by the shift away from remote work, while companies argue that in-person presence is essential for maintaining culture and productivity.

via Yahoo Finance|
#business#employee-backlash#office-attendance
business1 year ago

SAP Employees Rebel Against Return-to-Office Betrayal

Thousands of SAP employees have expressed feeling "betrayed" by the company's return-to-office policies, with over 5,000 signing an internal letter criticizing the "radical" pivot and threatening to quit. The company's CEO, Christian Klein, recently stated his belief that virtual meetings cannot foster workplace culture. This backlash comes after SAP announced a return-to-office mandate, requiring staff to work on-site three days a week, a shift from its previous flexible working policies.

via Business Insider|
#business#employee-backlash#remote-work
business2 years ago

"Google Ad Sales Team Faces Massive Layoffs Amid Company Downsizing"

Google is laying off "several hundred" employees from its ad sales division as part of a restructuring effort, sparking backlash among employees who feel that the company's culture has been ruined by the corporate decision-making. The layoffs come after Google confirmed it was cutting around 1,000 jobs in its Pixel, Fitbit, and Nest units. Employees criticized CEO Sundar Pichai for not publicly addressing the layoffs, with some blaming him for the decision. Last year, Google laid off 12,000 workers, and the recent layoffs are part of an annual restructuring process to provide the best service to its ad customers.

via New York Post |
#ad-sales#business#employee-backlash
business2 years ago

RTO Mandates: A Covert Layoff Strategy Unveiled

Workplace experts suggest that some companies are using return-to-office (RTO) mandates as a covert layoff tactic, pushing employees to seek other opportunities. By implementing RTO policies, companies can restructure their workforce without the legal and financial obligations associated with layoffs. Other soft layoff tactics include slowing down hiring, offering voluntary buyouts or early retirement packages, and reducing work hours or implementing temporary furloughs. RTO mandates can make the work environment unappealing by removing perks such as flexibility, leading employees to quit. Companies may avoid calling it layoffs to avoid legal complications and financial obligations. However, these tactics can backfire by negatively impacting morale, productivity, and employee engagement.

via CNBC|
#business#employee-backlash#layoffs
business2 years ago

Tech companies face backlash over remote work policies.

Google's updated hybrid three-day-a-week office policy, which includes badge tracking and attendance being included in performance reviews, has faced backlash from some employees who feel management is overreaching in its oversight of physical attendance. There is also increased uncertainty about the future for those who moved to different cities and states after being cleared to work remotely. The discontent represents the latest challenge for Google as it tries to get people back into its offices and campuses across the country.

via CNBC|
#business#employee-backlash#google
business2 years ago

Backlash as Farmers Insurance CEO Reverses Remote Work Policy

Employees at Farmers Group are reportedly threatening to quit or unionize after the company's new CEO backtracked on its remote work policy. The CEO announced last month that most employees would be required to work in the office three days a week starting in September. Many employees expressed frustration and anger about the change, with some saying they were hired with the promise that remote work would be allowed moving forward. The policy change will impact roughly 60% of the company's employees.

via Business Insider|
#business#ceo-decision#employee-backlash
business2 years ago

Insurance Company Faces Employee Revolt Over Remote Work Policy Reversal

Employees at Farmers Insurance who sold their houses and moved after being told they could remain remote are furious over the company's requirement to return to the office at least three days per week. The CEO's reversal of the previous policy sparked a deluge of angry responses from employees, who took to the firm's internal social media platform to express their disappointment. The company spokesperson said that employees within a 50-mile radius of a Farmers office will work from their respective office location at least three days per week while having the flexibility to work remotely two days per week.

via New York Post |
#business#employee-backlash#farmers-insurance