JPMorgan Chase, the largest U.S. bank, has announced a new policy requiring all employees to return to the office full-time starting in March 2025, ending the hybrid work model adopted during the pandemic. This decision affects approximately 300,000 employees, including back-office and support staff who previously worked remotely part-time.
The announcement has sparked significant internal backlash. Employees expressed concerns about increased commuting costs, childcare challenges, and disruptions to work-life balance. Some even suggested unionizing to retain hybrid schedules. In response to over 300 predominantly negative comments on the company’s internal messaging platform, JPMorgan disabled the comment feature, though the original announcement remains visible.
CEO Jamie Dimon has been a strong advocate for in-person work, emphasizing benefits like enhanced mentoring, learning, and productivity. This move aligns with the bank’s investment in its new $3 billion global headquarters in Manhattan. Despite employee dissatisfaction, the bank remains committed to reinstating full-time office attendance, reflecting a broader trend among major corporations to return to pre-pandemic work environments.
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