The Tánaiste has launched Bank of Ireland's 11 new remote working hubs this morning, with one set to be situated in Cork.
The launch is part of the bank's new hybrid working model.
Depending on their role, most Bank of Ireland colleagues can now work from a combination of home and central office locations, as well as the network of 14 remote working hubs. The hubs provide an alternative to central office locations, enhancing choice and work-life balance by reducing commuting time and costs.
Commenting on the launch, the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar TD, said:
“The pandemic changed how we work and live, with hundreds of thousands of Irish people doing their regular jobs from home. There are huge benefits to remote and hybrid working, with less commuting, lower costs, stronger families and communities, and more time for family and leisure. We want this flexibility to continue, and the Government is legislating to give employees the right to request flexible and remote working. Many employers went to great lengths during the pandemic to give their employees as much flexibility around where they work as possible. Done well, remote and hybrid working is a win-win for companies and their employees and I’m delighted to see Bank of Ireland at the forefront of rethinking the traditional office model in this way.”
