Barclays staff revolt against tightened work from home policy
Barclays is facing growing backlash from its own staff over a decision to tighten its home working policy. Thousands of staff have backed a call to exempt from the bank’s decision to enforce working in the office three days a week those living more than a 40 minute commute away. Employees at the London listed [...]
Barclays is facing a staff revolt over the bank's decision to tighten its home working policy. Thousands of employees have backed a call to exempt those living more than 40 minutes from the office from the new rule, which mandates office attendance three days a week for most staff. The union Unite claims that more than 1,000 Barclays workers have signed a petition in opposition to the policy, and the figure continues to rise.
The union is urging Barclays to consider the impact of the new policy, which would require senior leaders to work four days a week, compared to the three currently required. Unite argues that the policy poses "substantial challenges for many employees" and lacks a solid rationale. Barclays has yet to respond to the demands, but it is engaging with the union on the issue.
The bank maintains that its minimum time in office requirements are tailored to the nature of the work and the needs of the business.
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