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Published 30 January 2024
Can employees negotiate whether they work from the office or at home?
A ripple of discontent has emerged as One NZ call centre workers voice their concerns over proposed changes to the work-from-home policy. Formerly known as Vodafone, the telecommunications giant is now facing resistance from 115 employees represented by the Unite Union.
The bone of contention?
A requirement for some contact centre workers to return to the office three times a week, an extra day compared to their prior arrangement.