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The Return of Long Commutes: Amazon’s Office Policy Signals a Shift for Employees and Seattle’s Economy

January 13, 20252 Mins read1.2k
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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy's January 2025 directive requiring employees to return to the office five days a week has reignited long commutes and reshaped the dynamics of downtown Seattle. As the city’s largest employer, Amazon’s move impacts 50,000 workers and has a range of economic, traffic, and social implications for the region. Since the onset […]

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