Union attacks NatWest plans to reduce working from home
Summary
NatWest plans to change its work-from-home policy by requiring most of its 30,000 employees to come into the office at least two days a week starting in February. The Unite union opposes this, saying it will increase costs and cause problems for some workers, especially those with lower pay or caring duties.Key Facts
- NatWest will end its "remote first" policy for about 13,500 employees who currently come to the office about twice a month.
- Around 17,200 hybrid workers must increase their office attendance to at least two days weekly.
- Unite union argues the change increases travel and childcare costs for workers and disrupts people with disabilities or caring responsibilities.
- NatWest says flexible working remains important but wants more consistent office presence to improve teamwork and collaboration.
- Other companies like Amazon and JP Morgan have also moved to require more office attendance after pandemic work-from-home rules.
- Barclays faced employee protests over a similar return-to-office plan but responded with a longer transition period.
- NatWest promises to support employees during the change and allow some exceptions based on job needs.
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