JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon recently made headlines with a now-viral audio recording where he criticized remote work. The remarks are drawing both support and criticism from those who work from home (WFH) and others who have expressed mixed views on the topic.
Billionaire Bill Ackman has publicly defended Dimon’s stance, calling it “a must listen.” Ackman applauded Dimon’s comments in a post on X, citing that they highlight the importance of face-to-face interaction in achieving breakthroughs like the Manhattan Project.
In contrast, some users have come out in support of remote work. A CEO from data and AI company Syntaxia expressed agreement with Dimon, stating that “no breakthrough like the Manhattan Project is built on Zoom calls.” Another user pointed out that people can accomplish similar tasks in the office, where they would be more likely to take notes during meetings.
Dimon’s comments also touched on the challenges of managing a large team remotely. He stated that many staff members were not paying attention during virtual meetings, instead engaging in distractions like browsing their email or sending texts. Dimon emphasized that his bank will maintain its 5-day work-from-home requirement, despite some employees expressing frustration with this policy.
The audio recording has garnered significant attention on X and TikTok, with over 1.7 million views on the latter platform alone. While opinions on remote work vary widely, Dimon’s comments have reignited a heated debate about the merits of in-office vs. remote work arrangements.
Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/jamie-dimons-viral-remote-work-criticisms-draw-supporters-haters-2025-2