Employees at UCO Bank are facing an alarming situation as they are being subjected to extended working hours, leading to discussions about the bank’s work culture.
A post on social media platform X brought attention to this issue, stating, “This is the situation at @UCOBankOfficial where the end of the day is not allowed until 9:30 PM. What kind of work culture is this? Employees are human beings too, they are not slaves. Employees also have families.”
The closing time for UCO Bank branches varies significantly across different regions of India, ranging from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. This variation raises concerns about the bank’s work culture and its impact on employees.
A circulated message on WhatsApp instructs employees in the Shimla region to work beyond their official hours to complete pending work related to the PM Kisan Yojana scheme. This directive highlights the pressure faced by employees to meet targets.
A UCO Bank employee, speaking anonymously, revealed, “Officers are expected to stay until 9:30 PM. If this work is centralized, why extend branch hours? It’s a mockery of work-life balance.”
The situation recently escalated with the alleged tragic suicide of a UCO Bank branch manager in Chennai, prompting urgent calls for reforms from the All India Federation of UCO Bank Officers.
Bank of Baroda also faced backlash as employees were required to evaluate loan performance during late-night online meetings, intensifying concerns about work-life balance and target pressures.
SBI employees are grappling with immense pressure to meet hefty SBI Life Insurance targets, raising nationwide concerns about potential mis-selling practices.
Similarly, SBI staff have been burdened with unexpected weekend work to meet targets, fueling worries about maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Amidst the ongoing discussions about implementing 5-day banking, UCO Bank’s demanding expectations from its workforce have raised concerns about achieving a healthy work-life equilibrium.
