VodafoneZiggo also wants to see more staff in the office and tightens rules
VodafoneZiggo is proposing a new policy that would require office-based employees to work from the office three days a week instead of the current two. The company has introduced a voluntary departure scheme for staff who cannot or do not wish to adhere to the increased office attendance requirements starting January 1.
VodafoneZiggo has proposed a shift in its hybrid working policy, aiming to increase mandatory office attendance for its approximately 6,000 employees from two days to three days per week. The company, which operates six offices across the Netherlands, believes that increased physical presence will improve collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional connection among staff members. This plan is currently under review by the works council and is intended to take effect on January 1. To accommodate those unable or unwilling to comply with the new requirements, the firm is offering a voluntary, temporary departure scheme throughout the month of January. This development follows a recent ruling in Amsterdam where the court supported Booking.com in its demand for employees to work from the office at least 40 percent of their time. Legal experts suggest that companies possess the authority to enforce such policies, provided they remain considerate of individual circumstances and maintain adequate office infrastructure for their returning workforce.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
