Newsroom, November 02, 2025: JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has firmly turned down requests for ongoing work-from-home arrangements, rolling out a policy that requires employees to spend all five days in the office starting immediately.
Dimon, in a memo to staff, stressed that in-person presence boosts teamwork, speeds up decision-making, and sharpens innovation, countering arguments for flexibility with data on hybrid setups' drawbacks. He clarified the stance isn't a jab at video tools like Zoom but a deliberate choice for the bank's competitive edge in a fast-paced field.
The directive affects 300,000 global workers, with limited exceptions for medical needs or family emergencies, aiming to restore pre-pandemic routines amid rising office vacancies.
