How people leaders can respond to Amazon's return-to-office memo

This article analyzes the implications of Amazon's return-to-office mandate for other companies, particularly in the tech sector. It highlights the conflicting responses of CEOs: some embracing it as a recruiting opportunity, while others viewing it as a necessary step to boost company culture and potentially increase employee turnover to cut costs. The author presents counterarguments using research showing that mandatory return-to-office policies negatively impact employee engagement, productivity, and diversity, and advocating instead for outcomes-based management and focusing on solving specific business problems rather than imposing blanket mandates. Ultimately, the piece serves as a guide for Chief People Officers to effectively respond to pressure to adopt similar policies.