Mayor Tom Wootton from Bedford stated he regrets his prior comments about staff working from home, which he referred to as important for strong workplace culture. His initial statement called for employees to work in the office three days a week as part of a Stability Plan. However, he clarified that this return to the office is not a strict requirement but part of an ongoing encouragement for employees to be present. The plan is tailored department by department, allowing flexibility in implementation, and promoting high-performance culture.
The Mayor of Bedford, Tom Wootton, expressed regret about his comments on remote working, emphasizing that returning to the office is encouraged but not mandatory.
Wootton stated that a high-performance culture relies on collaboration and visibility, and service quality is dependent on teamwork rather than remote interaction.
He clarified that the office return policy is implemented gradually, tailored to each department and service head, rather than enforced uniformly.
Wootton acknowledged the need for a shift in workplace culture, emphasizing that many private industries have successfully adopted hybrid working strategies.
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