Barclays softens return-to-office plans for UK staff after backlash
Summary
Barclays has delayed its plan to require UK staff to work in the office at least three days a week until 2027 after many employees protested. The bank will review its flexible working rules and allow some staff to ask for permission to continue remote work for now.Key Facts
- Barclays planned for UK staff to come into the office three days a week starting October 5.
- Senior staff were expected to come in four days a week under the new rules.
- Currently, staff only need to be in the office two days a week.
- Thousands of employees signed a letter, through the Unite union, asking for help with travel costs and exceptions for people living far from work.
- Barclays will let staff delay following the new rules until 2027 if they get approval from their manager.
- The bank is reviewing its flexible work policy to better support employees.
- Other banks like JP Morgan and Revolut are also requiring more office presence after Covid.
- Unite union wants specific changes, such as fewer required office days for carers or disabled staff and help with travel and meal costs.
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