JPMorgan wants everyone back in the office by March. (More than half of their employees — including senior managers — have been working full time in the office already.) The announcement did not go over well, with many employees complaining on an internal site.
So, JPMorgan turned off comments.
This is very much the “because I said so” kind of response that every parent eventually gives to their children. There are no more discussions. It’s decided.
No, you don’t have to listen to employees
You don’t have to take your employees’ opinions into consideration when you make policies. Of course employees want more vacation, remote work, and free ice cream. Your responsibility is to make decisions that are best for the business, and (hopefully) your leadership team understands the business better than the rank and file do.
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