Deutsche Bank’s Return-to-Office Push Sparks Worker Backlash

Deutsche Bank AG’s decision to force workers into the office more frequently has met with fierce internal criticism, demonstrating the challenges in reversing a policy introduced during the Covid pandemic.

A large number of employees have made critical remarks on an internal messaging board since Deutsche Bank cut the time staff can work from home, according to a memo sent last Thursday by Chief Executive Officer Christian Sewing and Chief Operating Officer Rebecca Short. The two executives, who signed off on the initial decision, now plan to hold renewed talks with labor representatives about the changes, they said ...