ONS staff 'to defy back-to-office drive' with industrial action - Civil Service World

Summary

The article details PCS union civil servants at the ONS defying a new mandate for 40% weekly office attendance, with industrial action slated to commence on May 8. The ONS rule is less stringent than John Glen's 60% office attendance requirement for other departments but still faces opposition. The situation involves discussions of workplace flexibility, impacts on staff with caring responsibilities, and the effectiveness of hybrid working arrangements. The tags allude to involved entities and individuals.