![]() He sent the memo, titled “The importance of being together,” because, “some people weren’t following the rules.” ![]() JPMorgan declined to comment to Fortune, but Dimon said in an earnings call this month he understands his workers’ concerns-but stands by his stance. Less than a day after the committee shared the memo and scores of workers reacted, comments were reportedly turned off. “Being stuck in traffic more often and paying even more for gas (prices are rising) is not good for myself and many others.” “Most people on my team (and even other teams around me) live pretty far from the office,” one commenter wrote. They also, per Reuters, expounded upon the logistical difficulties of balancing commuting with other responsibilities. They vented about being stuck in a “ Zoom culture,” in which in-person staffers are yanked into virtual meetings and conference calls. They pushed back on what they called a “tone deaf” and “divisive” order on the company’s messaging platform, Reuters reported in an exclusive published Thursday. Many JPMorgan workers up and down the totem pole, including managers, didn’t take fondly to it. The memo, which Fortune reviewed, said that failure to come into headquarters when required would result in “appropriate performance management steps, which could include corrective action.” ![]() Workers would still have flexibility to work from home for things like family issues or doctor’s appointments, but it seemed there was an “or else” implied for those who wouldn’t comply. Earlier this month, JPMorgan senior leaders asked hybrid workers to continue coming in three days a week at minimum and managing directors to start coming in full-time.
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