Bosses mean it this time: Return to the office or get a new job!

As companies push for employees to return to in-person work, executives are resorting to threats and some workers must choose between giving up their flexible work arrangements or facing potential termination.

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8/29/2023

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s brutal message to remote workers refusing to come back to the office: ‘It’s probably not going to work out for you’

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has warned employees that refusing to return to the office could result in being removed from the payroll, indicating a shift in the company's stance on remote work.

8/30/2023

Return to office mandates pick up steam as Labor Day nears but many employees resist

Return-to-office mandates are gaining momentum as the pandemic fades, with 90% of companies expected to require employees to work in person at least some of the time by the end of next year, despite pushback from many employees.

9/1/2023

Remote work is harder to come by as companies push for return to office

Employers are increasing their demands for in-person work, with many companies requiring employees to return to the office at least a few days a week, sparking negotiations and debates over the future of remote work.

9/3/2023

You're more productive in the office, say elite CEOs. Data seems to back them up.

CEOs are bringing remote employees back to the office most days, citing decreased productivity and difficulties with collaboration and communication as reasons for the shift, although experts argue for a flexible, hybrid approach to work.

9/12/2023

Return-to-Office Mandates Used as 'Covert Layoffs' to Cut Staff Without Firings, Report Finds

The return-to-office policies implemented by companies could be used as a covert layoff tactic to restructure the workforce and avoid legal and financial obligations associated with layoffs.