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The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Why Are Companies Demanding Staff Return To The Office?

A decision by AIB to require staff eligible for hybrid working to return to the office at least thre...
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4:25 PM - 24 Jul 2025



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Why Are Companies Demanding Staff Return To The Office?

Square1
Today FM

4:25 PM - 24 Jul 2025

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A decision by AIB to require staff eligible for hybrid working to return to the office at least three days a week has sparked outrage amongst many of the bank's employees.

This follows a trend of companies rolling back on remote working allowances which were implemented during the Covid-19 pandemic.

John O’Connell, general secretary with the Financial Services Union, and Peter Cosgrove, managing director of Futurewise, join The Last Word to debate whether companies are right to insist on a return to the office.

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