LONDON, May 21 (Reuters) - Royal Bank of Scotland
Chief Executive Alison Rose said on Thursday a "significant
majority" of more than 50,000 staff working from home since the
coronavirus lockdown would continue to do so until September,
according to a memo seen by Reuters.
The state-backed bank said around 400 staff unable to work
from home will be asked to return to offices and call centres
next month, the memo said.
Protections for staff returning to office include a limit of
two people per lift, thermal imaging, temperature checks and
one-way systems in corridors.
RBS has also temporarily banned hot-desking and said it
would place at least one empty desk in between people to ensure
social distancing.
Since lockdown started, around 10,000 staff have continued
to work in branches and some offices. About 95% of branches have
remained open.
(Reporting By Iain Withers and Sinead Cruise, editing by
Kirstin Ridley)
