More than 95 percent tech companies in the U.S. still allow some extent of remote work. Amazon’s abrupt shift could change that.

Andy Jassy's bland letter, steeped in corporate-speak but making it clear people will be going back to the office five days a week, is a great example of how not to motivate your staff to push your business forward.

The new policy, outlined in a memo, requires all Amazon employees to work from the office five days a week, except those with approved Remote Work Exceptions or those dealing with emergencies at home