Amazon is implementing a return-to-office policy that requires corporate workers to be in the office three days a week.

While Amazon confirmed the relocations, specific details regarding the number of affected employees were not disclosed.

The company’s spokesperson, Brad Glasser, stated that “relocation benefits” would be provided to those asked to move, and exceptions would be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The move represents an escalation in Amazon’s efforts to bring its workforce back to physical offices. The policy was introduced in February and came into effect in May, leading to protests by hundreds of corporate workers outside the company’s Seattle headquarters. Prior to this, team leaders had the autonomy to determine their teams’ work arrangements.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy explained the decision to bring workers back was influenced by their observations during the pandemic.

After studying employee performance and consulting with leaders from other companies, they concluded that in-person work resulted in increased engagement and better collaboration.

Internal messages cited by Business Insider indicate that some Amazon employees who refuse to relocate are given the option to find a new job internally or leave the company voluntarily.

Amazon has cut 27,000 jobs in recent months. The company continues to explore ways to consolidate teams in the same locations for enhanced collaboration and communication.

As decisions are made, Amazon will communicate directly with its employees about their specific situations.