Barclays softens return-to-office plans for UK staff after backlash
Barclays has delayed its mandatory return-to-office policy for UK staff until 2027 following significant pushback from employees and the Unite union. Staff must now seek individual manager approval to defer the requirement of working from the office three days a week.
Why it matters
Reflects the ongoing tension between major financial institutions and employees regarding the future of remote and hybrid work models.
Barclays had said in the summer that the attendance requirement would come in for its 45,000 UK staff from 5 October. Barclays had said in the summer that the attendance requirement would come in for its 45,000 UK staff from 5 October. Barclays Barclays softens return-to-office plans for UK staff after backlash Bank allows employees to delay being in workplace at least three days a week until 2027, if permission granted
Prefer the Guardian on Google Barclays has watered down its return-to-office plans after a major staff backlash , with the bank allowing some employees to wait until next year before having to be in at least three days a week.
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