Thousands of Barclays staff revolt over return-to-office mandate
Summary
Barclays plans to require most staff to work at least three days a week in the office starting in October, with senior staff coming in at least four days. Thousands of unionized employees are protesting and asking for travel cost support and exceptions for those living far away.Key Facts
- Barclays wants staff back in the office at least three days weekly from October.
- Senior employees are expected to be in the office at least four days a week.
- Currently, staff must work in the office two days a week.
- Unite union represents nearly 80% of Barclays’ 45,000 UK workers.
- Thousands of employees signed a letter opposing the return-to-office rules.
- Union asks for payouts to help with travel and exceptions for long commutes over 40 minutes.
- Other big banks like JP Morgan have also tightened work-from-home rules after the pandemic.
- Barclays says office time rules vary by department and senior leaders need more in-person presence for teamwork and leadership.
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