According to a Reuters report on Friday, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, who strongly advocates for employees to return to the office, is facing resistance from his staff over the company's newest mandate.
The mandate requires senior staff to work in the office five days a week, which some employees view as "tone deaf" and "divisive."
In an April 12 memo, JPMorgan's operating committee informed employees that managing directors must work in the office five days a week, as opposed to a previous hybrid work arrangement.
Attendance will be considered in performance evaluations, and corrective action may be taken if necessary. However, the memo was not well-received by some employees who complained about lengthy commutes and the "Zoom culture," according to responses to the memo seen by Reuters.
Although only a small portion of JPMorgan's workforce commented on the memo, the number was significant compared to the typical level of activity on the internal forum.
Dimon, on the other hand, is not swayed by the resistance, stating at an earnings call on April 14 that while he understands some people do not want to return to the office, they can work elsewhere.
