Amazon's CEO, Andrew Jassy, has announced a strict return-to-office mandate requiring employees to be in the office five days a week starting January 2, 2024. This decision marks a significant shift in workplace policy for a major tech company, as many firms have adopted flexible remote or hybrid arrangements post-pandemic. While Jassy argues that in-person collaboration fosters a stronger company culture, some employees have expressed dissatisfaction with the new rules on internal forums. Other companies, like Disney and JPMorgan, have also begun enforcing similar policies, citing productivity and collaboration benefits. Meanwhile, a survey in Germany shows that office attendance is gradually increasing, with many employees returning to the office 3.6 days a week, although a full return to pre-pandemic levels is not expected soon. The ongoing debate about the future of work continues, with emerging discussions about alternatives like a four-day workweek.