We dive into Amazon’s recent decision to end its hybrid work policy and require employees to return to the office five days a week. We discuss the impact of this decision on both Amazon employees and the broader tech industry. Is this the beginning of the end for remote work, or will other companies continue to offer flexibility? Join Ryan, Jem, and Stacy as they share their thoughts on Amazon’s move, its implications for talent retention, company culture, and the future of work in tech.

Panelists:

Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan

Jem Young - @JemYoung

Stacy London - @stacylondoner

Picks:

Ryan Burgess - The Perfect Couple https://www.netflix.com/title/81474158

Ryan Burgess - Tires https://www.netflix.com/title/81758875

Jem Young - Kaos https://www.netflix.com/title/80997258

Jem Young - Valley Silicon: AMG speaker https://luxuryofhomes.com/en-us/products/amg-performance-luxury-audio

Jem Young - https://open.spotify.com/album/2so1waMMbnpnxmycHyvw24?si=UWxetBE4RRi0D5WiExUt1g

Stacy London - In My Dreams by Four Tet & Ellie Goulding https://soundcloud.com/four-tet/four-tet-ellie-goulding-in-my-dreams

Stacy London - Waited All Night by Jamie xx feat. Romy, Oliver Sim & The xx https://jamiexx.bandcamp.com/track/waited-all-night

Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/amazon’s-office-mandate-the-end-of-remote-work