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Must confess when working on an Agile project I just rock up and try to work out what their interpretation is over the first few days as they all vary.
Never been convinced any flavour of it is noticeably quicker or better than Waterfall but that is another conversation.Comment
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Even before this all kicked off, my client was going for the WFH thing. Large public sector building where they like to rent out floors of it to other people so it made sense for them.
Obviously, most IT people already had remote access for on call etc. BUT to be fair they've done a great job of getting nearly all staff remote now. I cant see them rushing people back in for months and months.
There were some discrepancies with contractors. Some client managers inc mind weren't keen. I never pushed it because its local anyway and I'm not a WFH fan.
Of course, the issue for forced.
A lot of companies, inc my client, are going to realise the world didn't fall apart when people were WFH. In the last month, we've had 2-3 emergencies that have been dealt with over slack/teams etc. I've been in to the office 3 times inc 10pm at night to sort things. It all worked.
Yeh there are tons of skivers in the public sector anyway. WFH has given them even more chance to do even less work that they do now of course....
Personally, I think it'll turn out well in the end for us contractors. A lot more acceptance of WFH.Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by SussexSeagull View PostMust confess when working on an Agile project I just rock up and try to work out what their interpretation is over the first few days as they all vary.
Never been convinced any flavour of it is noticeably quicker or better than Waterfall but that is another conversation.The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't existComment
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German minister backs creating legal right to work from home
German minister backs creating legal right to work from home - ABC NewsThis default font is sooooooooooooo boring and so are short usernamesComment
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Originally posted by MPwannadecentincome View Post
He said initial estimates suggest the proportion of the work force working from home has risen from 12% to 25% during the virus crisis, to around 8 million people.
As soon as someone mentions legal rights it gets my back straight up. Is that just me?'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostAs soon as someone mentions legal rights it gets my back straight up. Is that just me?If you don't have anything nice to say, say it sarcasticallyComment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostHe wants to make it a legal right even though he then says
Legal right when only 25% are doing it during a pandemic. Right... that's gonna go well.
As soon as someone mentions legal rights it gets my back straight up. Is that just me?Comment
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Originally posted by Old Greg View PostConsider what legal rights you currently have, and then consider which of them you would like to be removed.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostIt's not so much that. It's adding silly ones in that make no sense. Legal right to work from home... where only 25% can do so at present and that right only stands if it's possible. Sounds like rubbish to me. There are many ways of promoting it and improving the situation.. but a legal right?See You Next TuesdayComment
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