Hybrid Work Rules Under Fire | Glasgow News

When the Scottish Government’s hybrid working policy demanded 40% office attendance for 9,000 core workers, enforcement spiraled out of control—with managers threatening job losses and forcing staff to log hours despite inconsistent rules. Unions uncovered alarming cases where workers were pressured to comply with impossible targets or face dismissal. After presenting damning data to senior leadership, including the Chief People Officer, the government acknowledged contradictions in policy execution and promised an investigation. Civil service bosses intervened to stop punitive measures, halting harsh enforcement—even as official policy remains unchanged—thanks to unions exposing the real-world chaos behind the hybrid mandate. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bb444428b07f36fa