Starting from January 2025, Amazon has decided to say goodbye to smart working. All employees will be required to return to the office five days a week. This decision, announced by CEO Andy Jassy, aims to strengthen the company culture and promote collaboration among teams.
Why this decision?
Amazon's decision represents a significant shift compared to recent years, characterized by the growing spread of remote work. The reasons for this choice, according to Jassy, are related to the importance of being physically present in the office to:
Learn and strengthen company culture: "When we look back at the last five years, we continue to believe that the benefits of being together in the office are significant. We've observed that it's easier for our teammates to learn, model, practice, and reinforce our culture," explains Jassy.
Collaborate and innovate: "Collaboration, brainstorming, and inventing are simpler and more effective" when working together in the office, continues Amazon's CEO.
The future of work
Amazon's decision reignites the debate on the future of work. While some companies are returning to more traditional models, many others continue to invest in smart working, recognizing its advantages in terms of flexibility and productivity.
Among the best examples, we have the insurance and financial group Sace, which has been implementing the Flex4Future program for several months. Or even Deloitte, Spotify, and Airbnb, which for over two years have continued to promote and believe in the smart working model.
