Financial Times journalists in dispute with management over plans for office days
Summary
Journalists at the Financial Times are in disagreement with management over a plan to require staff to work in the office four days a week by the end of the year. The union voted to start a formal dispute process, raising concerns about fairness and financial impact, while the company says it is discussing the issue with union representatives.Key Facts
- The Financial Times management wants staff to be in the office four days a week, up from the current three days.
- The union voted unanimously to begin a dispute procedure over this plan.
- Staff worry the change may unfairly affect parents, especially mothers, and increase their expenses.
- Some employees were hired with an understanding they would work three days in the office.
- The new rule would apply only to about 500 to 600 editorial staff at the London headquarters.
- Other departments and international offices would have more flexible working arrangements.
- The Financial Times reported a 6% rise in global revenue to £540 million and a 41% increase in global profit in 2024.
- The FT group’s paying audience grew from 2.57 million to 2.83 million in 2024, with 1.35 million digital subscribers.
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