Nationwide boss says women working at home could be missing out on job
opportunities

Date:
Thu, 02 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Description:
British bank says working from home is great for flexibility, but it doesnt
give you the best career opportunities.

FULL STORY

The debate surrounding hybrid working continues to rumble on, with UK banking
giant Nationwide taking a stance against working from home in favor of job
opportunities. 

Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme (via the BBC ), its CEO, Debbie
Crosbie, stated a physical presence helps employees access more career growth
opportunities at work. 

Last month marked the 12-month anniversary of the companys return to office
mandate, but the two-day-per-week policy has been less demanding than the 
tech industry standard three-day policy.

Nationwide is against WFH 

Crosbie didnt write off working from home altogether, acknowledging that it
can offer the flexibility needed for workers with caring responsibilities,
however on the flip side, she indicated that leaders should be present to set
an example and be on hand for their teams, suggesting that office-based
working is a crucial part of becoming a leader. 

She added: Being seen and then seeing other leaders is a really important 
part of development I benefited enormously from watching some really 
excellent leaders and how they navigated challenging problems. 

The bosss stance on remote working marks a significant shift from her
predecessor, Joe Garner, who supported the flexible working setup. 

At Nationwide specifically, men have proven more likely to work from the
office than women, leading Crosbie to urge businesses to support female
workers and families with flexible childcare options. 

Despite championing office-based working, Crosbie is desperate not to
discriminate against those who are less able to leave home: We just need to 
be careful that we don't inadvertently prevent women from taking some of the
opportunities by not being in the office when they feel it's beneficial both
to their skills and to contribute to the business.

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-be-missing-out-on-job-opportunities

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