Jamie Dimon calls out who opposes JPMorgan office return

JPMorgan Chase wants everyone back in the office. All 300,000 corporate employees. But not everyone’s thrilled. So who’s actually grumbling about ditching their home office?

According to CEO Jamie Dimon, it’s “the people in the middle. ” Think corporate office workers. Not exactly nurses or firefighters, right?

The Real Workers?

Dimon points out that most people don’t have the option to work from home. Pew Research says around 60% of the U. S. workforce needs to be physically present for their jobs. Obvious, right?

He rattled off a list: UPS, FedEx, manufacturers, farmers, hospitals, schools. .. You get the picture. Essential workers. The backbone of our society. Who’s left to complain?

Why In-Person Matters (According to Dimon)

Dimon believes being in the office is crucial, especially for younger employees. Why? It’s all about those spontaneous conversations. The constant flow of information. Learning by osmosis, if you will.

Remote work? It leaves the newbies behind, he says. And Dimon doesn’t want that.

Phone Zombies on Zoom?

Ever been in a meeting where everyone’s glued to their phones? Dimon has. He even shared a personal anecdote. Said he noticed people weren’t paying attention during a recent video call. Ouch. Relatable, maybe?

The Exceptions

Not *everyone* is back in the office. JPMorgan still has remote workers. About 10% of their jobs are fully remote. Virtual call centers in Baltimore and Detroit, for example. Over 100 people working from home.

The Breakdown

Before the mandate, many were already there. Bloomberg reports that 60% of JPMorgan staff, including big shots like managing directors, were showing up five days a week. This return-to-office push mostly affects back-office staff who were previously on a hybrid schedule.

What do you think? Is Dimon right? Who really benefits from being in the office?