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The Office Is a Method, Not a Metric: What Barclays’ Hybrid-Work Reset Actually Teaches

Barclays has delayed stricter office attendance rules for UK employees after significant staff protests, highlighting a misalignment between presence and productivity. Evidence suggests that successful hybrid work relies on coordinated attendance focused on specific tasks, rather than blanket quotas. Companies must evaluate the effectiveness of such policies beyond mere attendance metrics.

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