Hybrid shake-up | Nationwide orders staff back to the office, despite remote advocacy

Nationwide Building Society has issued a directive requiring its 13,000 employees to return to the office at least two days a week or 40% of their time.

This move has sparked discontent among staff members, with some expressing frustration and disappointment.

The change in policy comes after Nationwide's initial embrace of remote work, as outlined in their March 2021 report titled 'The Future of Work.' At that time, the society unveiled a "work from anywhere" plan, allowing employees to choose between working from home or the office.

The company even hosted conferences with prominent firms, promoting the idea that employees would have control over their work locations.