Big Tech firms and other major companies are urging staff to return to offices, emphasizing collaboration and productivity.
Amazon will require corporate employees to work on-site five days a week starting January 2025, similar to policies from Dell, AT&T, and Sweetgreen. Starbucks, BlackRock, JPMorgan, and Goldman Sachs have also abandoned hybrid models. CEOs, including Andy Jassy, highlight the benefits of in-person work, though some employees resist these mandates.
Striking office designs, like Pinterest’s Dublin workspace, which boosted attendance by 55%, help ease the transition. Employers aim to strengthen culture and enhance collaboration with these return-to-office policies.