Amazon has said it will “block promotions” for employees who refuse to come into the office for at least three days a week.
Managers will be notified if staff do not comply and, according to messages seen by Business Insider, vice-president approval will be needed if these employees want a promotion.
In an internal announcement, staff were told: “Managers own the promotion process, which means it is their responsibility to support your growth through regular conversations and stretch assignments, and to complete all required inputs for a promotion.
“If your role is expected to work from the office three-plus days a week and you are not in compliance, your manager will be made aware and VP approval will be required.”
Amazon chief executive Andy Jassy has been championing a return to the office. In a blog post in February 2023, he said: “It’s easier to learn, model, practice and strengthen our culture when we’re in the office together most of the time and surrounded by our colleagues.”
Nearly 30,000 Amazon staff called for the company to abandon its return-to-office policy but this was rejected.
Last month, Amazon gave managers the power to fire staff who did not follow the three-office-days-a-week policy.
An Amazon spokesperson said: “Promotions are one of the many ways we support employees’ growth and development, and there are a variety of factors we consider when determining an employee’s readiness for the next level, an Amazon spokesman said.
“Like any company, we expect employees who are being considered for promotion to be in compliance with company guidelines and policies.”
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