Post-pandemic work culture has shifted dramatically towards remote work, impacting job routines. Companies benefit from reduced office costs while employees trade daily commutes for home offices. However, trust in remote work can lead to abuses, exemplified by UK officer PC Liam Reakes, who was found guilty of faking over 100 hours of work through key-pressing deception. An audit revealed a pattern of misconduct, culminating in his dismissal and national disqualification from law enforcement, despite claiming mental health struggles and lack of support during proceedings.
PC Liam Reakes was fired for faking over 100 hours of work from home, committing 'gross misconduct' resulting in a national ban from law enforcement.
A keystroke audit revealed that Reakes held down keys to appear active while working from home, resulting in a significant loss of police work hours.
During an accelerated misconduct hearing, evidence showed Reakes admitted to opening a blank document and pressing the Z key to simulate productivity.
Barrister Mark Ley-Morgan stated Reakes had mental health struggles and a lack of support, yet this did not excuse his misconduct while on duty.
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