Office Culture Vs Remote Culture - Time to think...

Amazon has made its stance clear.

Over 350,000 employees have been told: Relocate to an approved office-or resign without severance.

They have 30 days to decide and 60 days to move-Part of a broader push to "boost in-person collaboration and productivity."

Flipkart, many large enterprises, are now back to a 5-day in-office routine.

The message from Big Tech? Office-first is back.

And the usual justification? "WFH doesn't work for us anymore."

But let's pause for a second-Who exactly is it not working for?

Because for most employees, remote work isn't about lounging in Bali.

It's about supporting a pregnant spouse, caring for an aging parent, or managing school pick-ups, doctor visits,

and sudden emergencies without the added stress of a 90-minute commute through Bengaluru traffic.

Remote work isn't perfect, but it worked.

If used perfectly, its a refreshing balance of productivity as companies like Spotify and Atlassian have shown

Yes, some roles require in-person presence.

But that's exactly why hybrid models exist To align business outcomes with human realities.

The same employees who kept the lights on during the pandemic Deserve more than mandates now that things are stable.

If you want performance, offer flexibility. If you want loyalty, start with trust.

Because authority may enforce compliance-But only trust builds culture.