SAFC_Jack
Striker
Might be isolated to certain offices but just got the impression that DWP bosses have no trust in their staff working at home. Seem to be intentionally or unintentionally creating a divide.
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Might be isolated to certain offices but just got the impression that DWP bosses have no trust in their staff working at home. Seem to be intentionally or unintentionally creating a divide.
KeefBeer
Winger
My wife's company also.
It's usually me in the background vacuuming or cutting the grass.
Fletch
Striker
to be fair that can be a valid point also, fair few take the piss wfh
That'll be changing soon like
Old Timer
Winger
If the new case data continues to rise I think we will see the brakes put on the return to office push.
DaveH
Striker
No idea how common it is. I have never worked anywhere that did it, but then I have only had four main jobs, two of which have been in academia so not like the real world anyway.
dangermows
Striker
That's down to managers to do their jobs. If productivity is fine, jobs a good un. If not, address it.
Nah, know a few pretty high up the tree. At best it'll be a day or two back, especially due to restrictions. And not for a bit yet. Know of some who are 100% not back this year so obviously depends on your role too.
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SAFC_Jack
Striker
I think it’s a minority tbf - haven’t noticed any drops in productivity here.
Well, I'm not saying everyone back every day, but there's pressure on.
Talk in certain depts of trying to get majority of people back for at least a couple of days a week in the next month.
dangermows
Striker
Actually picked up at our place. Show staff respect and that you're willing to be flexible and most will more than repay you.
Would love to know where the pressure is coming from. The main offices I'm aware of won't have any bearing on city centres as they are sites out on their own rather than slap bang on the middle.
I know they have to give four weeks notice before any shift, and that includes looking at who is more vulnerable, who travels on public transport, BAME community, car sharing etc. Its a minefield.
Will stick my neck out and say majority of HMRC, and to a slightly lesser extent, DWP (as HMRC have loaned desk space to DWP) won't be back before Santa Claus.
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zwartekat
Striker
Not had any pressure where I work. The push to return was discussed but we're not acting on it while there is no pressing need.
dangermows
Striker
That's pretty much what mates have reported too. Although tbf, they have always worked at least one day a week from home for yonks now (HMRC, Longbenton). Perhaps it depends on your department. When I was there there was one department being ran like a call centre whilst the rest us had it pretty flexible.
I know two women at DWP who have already been told they won't be in this year. April was the month being suggested but nowt in stone there.
It simply won't go back to what it used to be for most.
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tbh, when i said pressure, i didnt mean at local front line staff, or even local/regional senior levels. From what i'm aware, that isnt going on, which is good for the people. But the powers that be (ie the govt) what as many back as possible, to set a good example. Just what you hear, whether there's been actual, offical dialog yet, who knows.....
If at least of of the big Depts isnt actively trying to get a majority of people back in the office at for least 2 days a week in the next 6 weeks, id be very surprised, put it that way.
dangermows
Striker
It's not great like. Still hopeful I can can wangle a couple of days in each week in the none too distant future.
Its not really though that's why so many people are in favour. Pop out for coffee, to the shops, pick the kids up, cut the grass. Anyone who says they are more effective is talking crap.
joebolton
Winger
About 30% in the jobcentres.
Or is a workaholic, with nothing else to do with their time.
dangermows
Striker
Hadn't thought of that marra. Was thinking those in the main office sites.
You're taking crap. Flexible working means you work around those things. You can often find yourself working much earlier and later than normal. And someone must be rigging our places stats as productivity is up.
If it was the more rigid type hours you're on about then it's easy to keep tabs on. Software allows people to see if people are available, active etc.
People are in favour as it means they can both work and take care of other things in their life.
And some are not in favour as well. Mental health has been a big issue for some during this malarkey.
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Neither of those is a good thing in my opinion.
My boss is the type who will work to all hours - often get emails from him that he'd sent after 11pm. That's not healthy in my book. There's a lack of structure there and an attitude bordering almost on obsession that can't be healthy from a mental perspective.
Agree with this.
