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mazon is facing a different challenge than many other companies that ditched offices during the pandemic. The tech giant is delaying its return-to-office mandate for workers in several cities, including Austin and Dallas, due to high demand for office space. According to Bloomberg, workers in these cities will have their office return dates pushed back by months.

    Amazon's 350,000-strong corporate workforce was initially set to have desks at the start of the year, but the company is reconfiguring its properties to accommodate more employees. This move has been met with criticism from some workers who prefer more flexible arrangements, citing other tech companies that have adopted similar policies.

    Amazon CEO Andy Jassy had announced a full-time return to office policy in September, stating it was necessary for improving company culture. However, the company's requirement for most employees to work in the office three times a week has been problematic, with workers complaining about shared desks and lack of private spaces or conference rooms.

    Despite this, Amazon continues to seek more office space across the country. The company is currently negotiating to lease HSBC's 350,000-square-foot office space at 452 Fifth Avenue when the bank relocates next year. This move comes after Amazon was reportedly looking to reduce its office holdings and save $1.3 billion by cutting down on vacancies just a few months ago.