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Culture Over Metrics: The Case for In-Office Work
Amazon's shift to a five-day in-office work policy stems from observations made during previous hybrid work arrangements. Leaders noted improvements in workplace culture aspects, such as mentorship and spontaneous conversations, which were seen as beneficial. However, there is a disconnect regarding the absence of specific performance metrics or data justifying this shift, leading to employee critiques about the lack of concrete evidence. Despite a positive financial outlook, the motivation for this policy change appears to be more about cultural alignment than direct productivity metrics.
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