US EditionAngela Rayner’s staff to strike over demand they return to the office
- Angela Rayner's staff at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government voted to strike over new rigid office attendance policies, passing the vote by four to one with a two-thirds turnout.
- The Public and Commercial Services union criticized the office closures and rigid policies, claiming they threaten members' livelihoods and limit job promotion opportunities.
- Angela Rayner's Employment Rights Bill aims to boost union powers, but critics argue it could negatively impact the economy, as warned by the Office for Budget Responsibility.
- Fran Heathcote, general secretary of the PCS, expressed her commitment to defend members' offices and rights, stating that the closures hinder local government and development efforts.
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Remote Employees Trade the Office for Autonomy and Productivity
The thought of working at an office, dealing with a rigid schedule, and commuting again feels intolerable for some. Working from home during COVID-19 has reshaped how people perceive their careers and maintain work-life balance worldwide. For many remote workers, returning to a traditional 9-to-5 office job was not worth it. Sarah Hesham, a 25-year-old freelance graphic designer, shares the sentiment. After the pandemic forced remote work, He…
Discretionary flexibility, the new office challenge
In 2025 the total or partial return to the office began to take effect on a mandatory basis. Return to the office (RTO) is a trend that some large ones such as Amazon, JP Morgan and Dell were encouraged to lead and find echoes in many and varied industries. As expected, many workers are at a distaste with the loss of flexibility conquered since the pandemic, who are forced to adapt their routine again to peak hour transfers and re-accommodation …
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