Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has issued a warning to employees who are reluctant to comply with the company’s return-to-office mandate. In a recording of a company meeting obtained by Insider, Jassy stated that “it’s probably not going to work out for you” if employees refuse to adhere to the new policy. Starting in May, Amazon implemented a requirement for corporate employees to be present in the office three days a week, which has caused some discontent among staff. Jassy expressed frustration during the meeting, emphasizing that those who fail to comply could risk losing their jobs.
Last month, Bloomberg reported that certain corporate employees may need to relocate in order to meet the three-day mandate. The morale at Amazon has been affected following the company’s layoff of approximately 27,000 employees. In May, a group of personnel from the Seattle headquarters staged a walkout in protest against the return-to-office policy.
Amazon spokesperson Brad Glasser confirmed Jassy’s comments in an email to Insider. However, the company declined to provide immediate additional comments on the matter.