Barclays staff push back at plans to reduce work-from-home days

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Thousands of Barclays staff are demanding concessions from the bank, including a one-off payment, after it said it wants employees to work from the office more often.

Staff who have been expected to work in the office for two days per week should be in the office for at least three days a week from next month, according to the bank.

Unite, which represents about 36,000 Barclays staff, is calling for the bank to reverse its decision. The union is also pressing for exemptions to offset increased travel and childcare costs.

Barclays said many employees already work in the office for three or more days, depending on business need.

The bank sent a memo to staff in July outlining its expectations, which include that senior leaders work at least four days per week in the office.