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Scottish Civil Servants Split on Office Days | Glasgow News
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The Scottish Government’s hybrid work policy—requiring civil servants to be in the office 40% of the time (roughly two days a week)—isn’t mandatory and faces low compliance, with core staff attendance hovering around 12% in Edinburgh and 34% in Glasgow. Despite efforts to track usage, data was halted due to scrutiny, revealing stark contrasts: while Atlantic Quay hit 73% overall, other sites remain underused. Civil servants are divided—some see empty offices as wasteful, others note overcrowded spaces like St. Andrew’s House and Atlantic Quay, arguing remote work isn’t laziness. Officials cite union compromises and flawed data as reasons for not enforcing the policy, sparking debate over workplace norms and public spending.
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