Amazon employees who have been working remotely are reportedly opting to leave the company rather than comply with the demand to relocate to one of the company’s main hubs. The e-retail giant, founded by Jeff Bezos, informed certain remote workers in July that they would need to start working from an office in one of the main hubs, such as New York City, Seattle, Austin, or Arlington. If employees chose not to relocate, they would have to apply for a different role or resign. Those affected have until the first half of 2024 to make the move, even if they live in a different state. However, some employees were given as little as 30 to 60 days to decide, according to internal correspondence cited by CNBC. One Texas-based Amazon employee decided to find another job and leave the company instead of moving to a designated hub. The employee cited concerns about job security and higher costs of living in major cities as reasons for their decision. They had been hired in a fully remote role and were told in March that their roles wouldn’t change. The employee’s experience is not unique, as three other employees based in Colorado, Utah, and California also told CNBC that they were quitting because they were instructed to relocate to Seattle. They didn’t want to uproot their families or bear the financial burden of moving. The employees felt that the relocation mandate made little sense because they were already reporting in person to a local Amazon office three days a week. Despite the recent slowdown in the tech sector leading many firms to implement hiring freezes or lay off employees, these individuals still chose to resign. Amazon alone has laid off around 27,000 employees since last fall, including 9,000 cuts announced in March. The company currently has approximately 350,000 corporate employees. Amazon spokesperson Rob Munoz stated that the relocation requirement applies to a small portion of the workforce, and each affected team decided on the hub that best suited their needs. The company is also providing benefits to employees who relocate. Munoz emphasized the importance of direct communication with affected teams and individuals to ensure they have accurate and relevant information, encouraging them to speak with their HR business partner or manager if they feel they need more information. Amazon recently caused frustration among workers by issuing a warning about the office attendance requirement. The company has been contacted for further comment. Meta, another corporate giant, is also pushing its employees to return to the office and has issued a memo warning employees that they could be terminated if they don’t adhere to the three-day-per-week requirement starting on September 5th.
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