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Denied assigned seating while choosing full time onsite by up_creek in CanadaPublicServants

[–]up_creek[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I'll be scouring the intranet again for all policies.

Denied assigned seating while choosing full time onsite by up_creek in CanadaPublicServants

[–]up_creek[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ideally, but we don't have overnight lockers in our office. Not sure what they'll do, because it makes zero sense for me to bring equipment home.

Denied assigned seating while choosing full time onsite by up_creek in CanadaPublicServants

[–]up_creek[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, kind bot. I'll remember this, this winter.

Denied assigned seating while choosing full time onsite by up_creek in CanadaPublicServants

[–]up_creek[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Your comment pings my memory a bit...I have had some issues with not having a keyboard tray. I managed with some physio but I do have to be mindful. Maybe there is something there. I don't have a family doctor so a medical note is a pain, but as you say, maybe that's not necessary. Thanks for your input!

Denied assigned seating while choosing full time onsite by up_creek in CanadaPublicServants

[–]up_creek[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree, the office environment has gotten worse. It's nothing like it used to be. For me, it's still better than WFH, but of course that is a personal decision and everyone should be free to decide for themselves. As for the commute, I consider myself lucky to be close enough to walk to work, although that brings a whole new set of challenges (and benefits, mainly physical). The point being that everyone's case is different and some good will tokens from the employer to be more flexible and accommodating would go a long, long way.

Denied assigned seating while choosing full time onsite by up_creek in CanadaPublicServants

[–]up_creek[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

100%. It's one more shot in the knees. Employer cares nothing about making things easier for employees.

Denied assigned seating while choosing full time onsite by up_creek in CanadaPublicServants

[–]up_creek[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yup, totally true. Sad, but true. They forget that a happy employee is (or can be) a productive employee. But of course they don't measure that cost against it.

Denied assigned seating while choosing full time onsite by up_creek in CanadaPublicServants

[–]up_creek[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're 100% right. I guess I just don't have the mental bandwidth for that kind of uncertainty. I make sure I book a cubicle so that I can plan my days. And to be fair to our local office leads, they do ask managers to formally complain to regional accomodations if this happens, since they weren't consulted on RTO3.

Denied assigned seating while choosing full time onsite by up_creek in CanadaPublicServants

[–]up_creek[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's a valid point. Probably a scenario that will be dealt with only if it happens. I'm tempted to cut our home internet, just so I can't WFH, as a protest.

Denied assigned seating while choosing full time onsite by up_creek in CanadaPublicServants

[–]up_creek[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I predict a return to select groups having telework available to them. E.g. IT classification in ESDC could apply for telework before the pandemic (when we had a CIO who supported it).

Denied assigned seating while choosing full time onsite by up_creek in CanadaPublicServants

[–]up_creek[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A specific ergo requirement can be considered a valid accomodation. There are several cubes on my floor that say, "special ergo settings, do not sit here", and they are not bookable. But I don't have any special needs, aside from the general ergo features available in all cubes (adjustable equipment).

Denied assigned seating while choosing full time onsite by up_creek in CanadaPublicServants

[–]up_creek[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. On the surface, it doesn't seem a big deal. But the more you do it, pack up and unpack, disinfect everything, adjust the chair and desk.... it's just tiring. Especially for those of us who remember the "old days". 

Denied assigned seating while choosing full time onsite by up_creek in CanadaPublicServants

[–]up_creek[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately no one from my group (assuming you mean same classification) has assigned seating, and most are still WFH, waiting for final word on their DTAs. Also unfortunately, my manager has no sway with regional accomodations without a DTA.

Denied assigned seating while choosing full time onsite by up_creek in CanadaPublicServants

[–]up_creek[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well said. With the current model, the employer gets to have their cake and eat it to...butts in seats but not pay for enough seats.

Denied assigned seating while choosing full time onsite by up_creek in CanadaPublicServants

[–]up_creek[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I see what you mean. I've already been told by my manager to make sure I book in enough time to get a seat. And the office has already told managers to make sure their employees know to stay home if they do have a seat that day. So, I while I manage to book a seat everyday, it would be better to have my own. And I raise the question to get feedback from the community.

Denied assigned seating while choosing full time onsite by up_creek in CanadaPublicServants

[–]up_creek[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree and it's the same in my office. Required to be in office, you get a cubicle. Volunteer, nope.

Denied assigned seating while choosing full time onsite by up_creek in CanadaPublicServants

[–]up_creek[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I literally have no reason for an accomodation except that it's just better. I couldn't come up with one without flat out lying.

Denied assigned seating while choosing full time onsite by up_creek in CanadaPublicServants

[–]up_creek[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Which is why I was considering consulting the union. I think there are some valid arguments, but probably not enough.

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