Amazon is facing organized pushback from a large group of employees over its latest workforce policy changes, according to reports from CNBC.
Shortly after Amazon chief executive Andy Jassy announced that, beginning in May 2023, staff would need to be on-site at least three days per week, a petition began circulating among white-collar workers who oppose the shift away from remote work. Members of the workforce gathered on a protest channel within the Slack messaging platform to voice their concerns and coordinate actions.
As reported, a growing number of workers are calling on Jassy to reverse the new requirements. They argue that removing remote work, against the preferences of thousands, conflicts with Amazon's stated aim of being a top employer worldwide. By late February, the Slack channel used for organizing the protest reportedly counted more than 14,000 subscribers.
The same coverage notes that many employees are prepared to compromise by showing up to the office for one or two days each week, rather than adhering to a full three-day schedule. Critics contend that the policy change could upset work-life balance and create additional burdens for those who care for relatives, potentially affecting overall productivity and morale.
Separately, security researchers and industry outlets have reported breaches affecting data centers tied to several large tech firms. Allegations have circulated that usernames and passwords associated with companies including Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft may have been exposed in separate incidents, underscoring ongoing concerns about cybersecurity in the tech sector.