JP Morgan CEO Dismisses Employee Petition Against Return-to-Office Policy

JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon has strongly rejected calls from employees to ease the bank's five-day return-to-office policy, emphasizing that he does not care about a petition signed by around 950 staff members. During a recent town hall meeting, Dimon criticized remote work, stating that employees were not paying attention during Zoom meetings, which he argued hampers efficiency and creativity. He reaffirmed his stance by declaring that the decision to return to the office would not be left to managers and that he expects employees to adapt to the new policy. Dimon's comments come as JP Morgan reported record profits, prompting some employees to question the need for in-person work. His views align with other leaders on Wall Street and echo sentiments from President Donald Trump, who has called for federal employees to return to the office as well. Dimon's directive highlights the ongoing tension between corporate leadership and employee preferences regarding remote work.