The Workplace Psychological Contract Is Broken. Here’s How to Fix It.

The Workplace Psychological Contract Is Broken. Here’s How to Fix It.

What the RTO debate reveals about the gulf between employers and employees. by Anne-Laure Fayard and John Weeks

May 6, 2025

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When Amazon announced in September 2024 that it was requiring people to come into the office five days a week rather than three, the reaction was swift and negative: A poll of 2,585 Amazon professionals found that 91% were dissatisfied with the new policy and 73% said they were considering looking for a new job because of it.

Therapist and client discussing problems in a modern office environment.
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