U.S. tech giant Amazon says starting January, it is requiring its employees around the world to return to working at the office five days a week.
アメリカのテクノロジー巨大企業のアマゾンは述べています、1月から、それは求めるつもりだと、世界中のそれの従業員に、オフィスでの勤務に戻ることを、週に5日の。
CEO Andy Jassy sent a message to staff on Monday, announcing, "We've decided that we're going to return to being in the office the way we were before the onset of COVID."
アンディ・ジャシーCEOは送りました、通達を従業員に、月曜日に、発表して、｢私たちは決定しました、私たちはオフィスにいることに戻ると、私たちがいたように、(新型)コロナウイルス感染症の始まりの前に｣と。
He explained the move was "to deliver the absolute best for customers and the business."
彼は説明しました、その動き(決定)は｢もたらすためでした(です)、このうえなく最高のものを、顧客と事業にとって｣。
The decision reflects the company's view employees learn from each other and teams connect better working at the office compared to remotely.
その決定は反映しています、その企業の見解を、従業員は互いに学び合うという、そしてチームはより良くつながるという、オフィスで働くほうが、リモート(で働くこと)と比べて。
But the company is expected to face some resistance, as some people have been working under the assumption they will be able to work remotely to some extent.
しかしその企業は予想されています、いくらかの反対に直面することが、一部の人々は想定の下で動いてきているため、彼らはある程度リモートで働けるだろうという。
Amazon employees worked remotely during the pandemic.
アマゾンの従業員は働きました、リモートで、あの感染症の世界的な大流行の間。
The company reviewed the practice last year and has since asked employees to work at the office three days a week.
その企業はその慣行を見直しました、去年、そしてそれ以降、従業員に要請しました、オフィスで働くことを、週に3日。
Other big tech companies, including Google and Meta, are reportedly asking employees to work at the office two or three days a week.
ほかの大手のIT関連企業、グーグルとメタを含む、は伝えられるところによれば、従業員に要請しています、オフィスで働くことを、週に2日か3日。
Debate
Takeshita:
As we've all seen over the past few years, working from home has gone from a temporary fix to a permanent shift for many businesses,
and I, for one, am a huge supporter of this change.
Tom:
I definitely agree that there’s been quite a bit of change — but I can't bring myself to embrace remote work completely.
If you're such a big supporter, let's hear why.
Convince me!
Takeshita:
Well, remote work isn't just about skipping the morning commute or staying in your pajamas all day.
It's about flexibility and productivity.
Tom:
Flexibility? Sure, I'll give you that. But I don't know about productivity.
Even if you do avoid your commute, it's impossible for me to imagine how the average person would be more productive at home or at a café.
I mean, you can basically do whatever you want whenever you want.
Takeshita:
When you work remotely, you're in control of your environment.
Whether you're a person who thrives in the morning or someone who hits their stride in the evening, remote work gives you the freedom to tailor your schedule around when you’re most productive.
Tom:
Not being bound by set work times has advantages, I suppose, but it depends on your line of work.
I used to teach at a university, and remote work there was a nightmare: all the class times were already set in stone, and was the content getting across to students? I doubt it — all we had were tired faces on computer screens and spotty audio. Remote work makes things way harder in some industries.
Takeshita:
Remote work allows for a much healthier work-life balance.
Instead of spending hours on the road or in a crowded train, you can invest that time in things that matter — family, personal projects, or even just taking a breather.
Tom:
I'll never say no to more family time.
You're totally right. But you might end up overcorrecting and overemphasizing the “life” side when everything is in your comfort zone.
And I'm probably not the only one who treasures some “alone time” on the train.
The way I see it, remote work is far from ideal.
I do better work when I put on my work clothes, get out of the house, and connect with people in person.
Those dynamic environments help create energy and bring ideas to life.
Takeshita:
To sum up my thoughts, I'm all for remote working.
I think it's a great option that empowers employees, boosts productivity, and helps create a more balanced life.
And as technology continues to advance, the opportunities for remote work will only grow. The future of work is changing.
ほかの大手のIT関連企業、グーグルとメタを含む、は伝えられるところによれば、従業員に要請しています、オフィスで働くことを、週に2日か3日。