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Amazon RTO policy is costing it top tech talent, according to internal document

Amazon's strict return-to-office policy and relocation demands are hindering recruitment, affecting its ability to attract top tech talent.

An internal document and accounts from Amazon insiders show that the company's aggressive in-office work policy and requirement to move near designated"hub" offices are hampering recruiting efforts. The hub strategy is listed as one of the "hotly debated topics" for Amazon's recruiters, as it is limiting the ability to hire "high-demand talent, like those with GenAI skills," according to the internal document from late last year, obtained by Business Insider. In addition to the strict RTO rules, Amazon has flagged its unusual pay structure and lagging AI reputation as obstacles to recruitment, BI previously reported.

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