The Financial Services Union (FSU) has described changes to Bank of Ireland’s hybrid working policy as problematic and at variance with the views of staff.
Last week, the bank announced that from September, staff who are eligible for hybrid working will be required to work in-person a minimum of eight days per month or two days per week.
“This is a major change for staff and will have implications for work/life balance, commute time, childcare, staff retention, and more,” said Caitleen Desetti, Industrial Relation Organiser with the FSU.
“Any change of this enormity needs to be agreed with the union prior to implementation,” Ms Desetti said.
The FSU said it is seeking an agreement with Bank of Ireland that facilitates reasonable and positive hybrid arrangements while also protecting the rights of employees to hybrid work.
When the bank announced the changes last week, the company said for many staff hybrid working is not an option and it was important to find a fair and balanced approach.
“Finding the right balance is important for all of us, as face-to-face interaction helps team work and output, innovation, and problem solving,” Bank of Ireland said at the time.
