• Amazon's Return to Office: Is Remote Work on the Way Out?

  • Oct 21 2024
  • Length: 20 mins
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Amazon's Return to Office: Is Remote Work on the Way Out?

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  • In this episode of Long-Distance Worklife, Marisa Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel tackle the hot-button issue of Amazon’s recent return-to-office mandate and what it means for the future of remote work. Amazon’s decision to require employees to come back to the office—and its ultimatum of “come back or find a new job”—has sparked conversations about whether this marks the end of the remote work era. Marisa and Wayne dive into the reasons behind Amazon’s push for office attendance, from massive real estate investments to a company culture driven by performance. They also explore the broader implications for other companies, the financial and cultural challenges that come with hybrid work, and how employees worldwide, like those at Ubisoft in France, are pushing back against such mandates. Key Takeaways: Amazon's RTO Mandate: Why Amazon is forcing employees back into the office and the real estate and management philosophies driving the decision.Is Remote Work Fading?: Why some companies are clinging to old work models, despite the success of remote work during the pandemic.Worker Pushback Globally: How employees, including Ubisoft workers in France, are fighting against return-to-office policies—and what this means for global trends.A Seismic Shift in Work: Why we’re in the midst of a massive change in how companies view work, leadership, and productivity. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:00 Amazon’s Return-to-Office Policy Explained 3:20 Why Some Companies Are Going Back to the Office 5:30 Real Estate and CEO Ego: What’s Really Driving the Mandates 10:00 Global Pushback: Ubisoft and Strikes Over Office Returns 13:00 Is Remote Work Really Going Away? 16:00 What Does This Mean for Employers and Employees? 18:30 Remote Work Isn’t Dead Yet: Final Thoughts Related Episodes Navigating Return-to-Office Strategies in the U.S. and EuropeNavigating Office Returns: Harmony or Hostage Negotiation?The Return-to-Office Backfire: Why Scare Tactics Don't WorkThe Great Mismatch: Why Returning To The Office Is Not As Easy As We Thought Additional Resources French Ubisoft employees urged to strike over new return to office policy - PCGamer700+ Ubisoft France staff walk out on a three-day strike in dispute over home working and pay - GamesIndustry.bizAmazon boss has a brutal response to staffers who don't like 5-day RTO mandate - FortuneAs Amazon Announces 5-Day RTO, Are Other Employers Rethinking Their Stance? - ForbesLearn more about Wayne TurmelEmail Wayne TurmelConnect with Wayne Turmel on LinkedInLearn more about Marisa EikenberryEmail Marisa EikenberryConnect with Marisa Eikenberry on LinkedInPurchase a copy of The Long-Distance Leader Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance TeammatePurchase a copy of The Long-Distance TeamThe Kevin Eikenberry Group Your Hosts Wayne Turmel: Master Trainer and Coach for The Kevin Eikenberry Group, co-author of The Long-Distance Leader: Rules for Remarkable Remote Leadership and The Long-Distance Teammate: Stay Engaged and Connected While Working Anywhere, and trainer of remote teams for over twenty years. Read More... Marisa Eikenberry: Web developer, podcast editor, and technology support specialist for The Kevin Eikenberry Group. Has worked on a hybrid team for over 9 years. Read more... Subscribe to Long-Distance Worklife wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate the show 5 stars and leave a review! Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longdistanceworklife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2P22kW5iaX8zU3B0-HVCUA Website: https://longdistanceworklife.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longdistanceworklife Want us to answer one of your questions? Contact Us!
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