Banks don't want to inspect your home office, so they're forcing hundreds of employees to come in five days a week

"Among those returning to the office is Citigroup, which announced that 600 employees who were previously allowed to work from home must now be back in the office full-time. This decision has drawn mixed responses, particularly given the ongoing flexibility that many companies offered during the pandemic to accommodate remote work. Banking firms such as Barclays and HSBC are making similar moves, justifying these actions on ‘new regulatory policies’ as well as the need to foster a collaborative work environment."

"Michael Roberts, HSBC's CEO of the U.S. and Americas, emphasized the importance of employees wishing to return to the office voluntarily. He mentioned that they would comply with FINRA regulations but aimed to engage employees' feelings about returning to in-person work. He stated, 'What we did not want to do is to force people to come back simply out of decree,' highlighting the bank's focus on balancing regulatory compliance with employee sentiment."

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