Amazon will require employees to return to the office full time starting January 2025, ending its hybrid work model. CEO Andy Jassy announced the change, citing the need for better collaboration, innovation, and cultural connection to deliver top results for customers and the business. Amazon’s previous three-day-a-week policy, implemented in 2023, reinforced the company’s belief that working together in-person is essential.
The decision aligns Amazon with other major U.S. companies, such as JP Morgan Chase, which have also reverted to full-time office policies.
Jassy also revealed plans to reduce bureaucracy, aiming to cut managerial layers and increase the ratio of individual contributors to managers by 15% by Q1 2025. He emphasized operating Amazon like a “world’s largest startup,” focusing on customer-driven innovation, fast decision-making, and team collaboration. While acknowledging the possibility of layoffs, Jassy’s announcement underscores Amazon’s commitment to streamlining its workforce after years of rapid hiring.
