Lengthy-time Slashdot reader theodp writes: In what is likely to be mistaken for an early April Fools’ joke, one month after Amazon confirmed it might layoff 18,000+ workers, Amazon Information final week put out a whimsical story about 10,000+ of its workers’ canines who’re registered to “work” at company places of work as a part of Amazon’s Canines at Work program. “This distinctive program,” Amazon explains,” pulls out all of the stops to ensure canines have every little thing they want for a profitable work day, together with decked out canine parks, limitless treats from the reception desk, and common occasions the place canines and their house owners can get to know their colleagues.”
Amazon workers additionally obtained a back-to-the workplace edict final week from CEO Andy Jassy, who cited the necessity for “serendipitous interactions” between staff members, which Amazon has at occasions urged could be facilitated if its workers’ canines return to the office, too. “The dog-friendly coverage additionally contributes to the corporate’s tradition of collaboration,” Amazon reported final yr. “Canines within the office are an surprising mechanism for connection, an Amazon supervisor added. “I see workers assembly one another in our lobbies or elevators on daily basis due to their canines.”
Amazon Information affords profiles of “11 Wonderful Pups” who did not want obedience faculty to be satisfied to return to the workplace, together with Murray and Ripley. “Working from residence definitely has its perks,” Amazon reviews, “however Murray LOVES coming into the workplace. He will get to see his favourite colleagues-both human and canine-and brighten everybody’s day.” And “Ripley begins every workday with a greeting from her finest pal Lisa on the Culver Studios gate. From there, she promptly reviews for obligation, doling out kisses to anybody who wants a bit of pick-me-up.”
