Nationwide, Britain's largest building society, initially embraced a "Work Anywhere" policy under CEO Joe Garner in 2021, allowing flexible job locations. However, this was reversed in 2023 by his successor Debbie Crosbie, who argued that limited face-to-face interaction could harm women's careers. This change signals a broader trend as some employees opt to leave rather than return to traditional office settings, indicating a potential backlash against enforced workplace policies following the pandemic.
In 2021, Joe Garner, CEO, allowed Nationwide staff to work wherever they liked, but in 2023, new CEO Debbie Crosbie reverted this policy, prioritizing in-person collaboration.
Debbie Crosbie stated, "Too little time with colleagues would damage women's careers," highlighting the potential adverse effects of remote work on professional growth.
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