2
INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe have already made significant changes at the executive level and are now focusing on revamping the working culture.
In an effort to reintroduce “high-performance” and elite standards at the club, Sir Jim recently informed his staff that working from home is no longer permitted.
While the impact of such directives on the team’s performance is up for debate, they are moving forward with the marginal gains philosophy.
Shortly after the announcement via email, a deadline was set for implementation.
The Athletic reports that Sir Jim has mandated all staff members to work in the office for all contracted hours starting from June 1.
This is noteworthy as the season concludes on May 26 with the FA Cup final against Manchester City, signaling the beginning of preparations for the next season.
With limited office space, it is also speculated that this move could be a tactic by INEOS to avoid potential settlement costs in case employees choose to resign.
These measures may not be well-received by all staff members who have already felt the effects of cost-cutting and job reductions under the new ownership.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his team have been justifying these actions as a means to align United’s working culture with elite standards.
However, this narrative may not hold weight if the same underperforming players are retained in the summer despite the club heading for its worst finish in the Premier League era.
Meanwhile, lower-level employees will experience further changes to their work profiles as part of the overall restructuring.
Fans are hopeful that these changes will translate into sustained success on the pitch, as the public perception of this particular move has been questionable.
Want to be the first to hear breaking Man United news? For carefully selected, crucial updates, join our WhatsApp channel: https://bit.ly/United-Breaking-News.
