Amazon is reportedly now tracking individual hours employees spend at the office in latest worker crackdown
Amazon is clamping down on “coffee badging” workers
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Amazonis reportedly intensifying pressure on workers to attend the office on mandated days after employees reportedly found new ways to circumnavigate the requirements
A report byBusiness Insiderclaims some Amazon workers have been signing in to their offices simply to make use of the on-site coffee machines to show themselves as present on the register.
However, Amazon has now adapted to workers’ evasion tactics, and the company is believed to be tracking hours spent in the office rather than whether an employee has tapped in and tapped out.
Amazon tracking worker office hours
So-called ‘coffee badgers’ have so far been relatively successful in avoiding spending entire working days in the office, it seems. Amazon’s office-working mandate varies by role and department, but the guidance is believed to be three days per week.
Company CEO Andy Jassy previously introduced the return-to-office mandate as something that would not work for those who disagree with the policy, suggesting they should find employment elsewhere. It was laterrevealedthose who fail to satisfy requirements might not be eligible for promotions and other incentives – the lack of career progression opportunities forced others to leave.
Leaked internal messages seen byBusiness Insidernow reveal that teams have been allocated set working hours in offices – some have been asked to be present for two hours, others six.
Despite strict enforcement, Amazon’s workers have not been afraid to speak up, with many taking to internal communications platforms and online sites to express dissatisfaction.
Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter
Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed!
An Amazon spokesperson shared the following statement withTechRadar Proin an email:
“Over a year ago we asked employees to start coming into the office three or more days per week because we believe it would yield the best long-term results for our customers, business, and culture. And it has. The vast majority of employees are in the office more frequently, there’s more energy, connection, and collaboration, and we’re hearing that from employees and the businesses that surround our offices.
“Now that it’s been more than a year, we’re starting to speak directly with employees who haven’t regularly been spending meaningful amounts of time in the office to ensure they understand the importance of spending quality time with their colleagues.”
More from TechRadar Pro
With several years’ experience freelancing in tech and automotive circles, Craig’s specific interests lie in technology that is designed to better our lives, including AI and ML, productivity aids, and smart fitness. He is also passionate about cars and the decarbonisation of personal transportation. As an avid bargain-hunter, you can be sure that any deal Craig finds is top value!
Adobe’s decision to eliminate perpetual licensing for its Elements software has stirred controversy among consumers
VIPRE Security Group says its new endpoint protection tools can stamp out even the latest cybersecurity threats
GoPro Max 2 hit by further delays – 2025 is the earliest we’ll see the 360-degree action cam
