Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said at an all-hands meeting on Tuesday that the plan to require employees to be in-office five days per week is not meant to force attrition or satisfy city leaders, as many employees have suggested.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy denied speculation that it’s five-day in-office mandate was made to further layoffs or appease city officials.

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Amazon CEO, Andy Jassy, defends return-to-office move and reportedly denied claims the plan is part of a ‘backdoor layoff.’

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy denied speculation that the recently announced RTO mandate was made to further reduce headcount or appease city officials.

You know, this was not a cost play for us. This is very much about our culture and strengthening our culture,” CEO Jassy said.