COVID-19: Union Bank staff to work from home

Union Bank of Nigeria has asked its staff, excluding those on critical duties to work fro home.

This is the banks response to containing the ongoing coronavirus pandemic currently ravaging the country.

The work plan also known as flexiwork, is a new work plan that allows some staff to work remotely.

The new plan, which takes effect on Monday, March 23 is a flexible work routine where some staff will stay at home, while staff in critical functions and services will be required to show up in the banks.

Confiance News gathered from a statement the bank posted on its website on Friday.

“Given the increasing number of confirmed COVID-19 (Coronavirus) cases in the country, effective Monday, March 23, 2020, Union Bank is activating remote work for all its employees except critical functions in our operations and service teams.

“The health and safety of our employees and the larger community are of the utmost importance during this critical time. We are committed to providing the highest level of customer service to our customers while doing our part to help fight the spread of the Covid-19 virus,” the bank disclosed in the statement.

The statement further indicated that staff in critical departments like operations, technology, branch services, retail services, and security will be required to continue work as usual.