Hybrid Work Brings Five-Day-A-Week Commuting to an End

The transcript discusses the shift towards flexible work arrangements post-pandemic, highlighting how major banks like Goldman Sachs and others are adopting hybrid work models. It explores the trends in returning to office work, with varying occupancy rates and the new normal in workplace culture. The discussion also touches on enhancements in office environments to attract employees back, such as offering amenities like kombucha on tap. The conversation concludes with reflections on the evolving work culture and the balance between remote and in-office work.

Which banks are mentioned as considering more hybrid work approaches?

• Bank of America and Wells Fargo

• JP Morgan and Barclays

• Standard Chartered and HSBC

• Goldman Sachs and Citigroup

What did David Solomon of Goldman Sachs say about traders working from home?

• It will become the new norm.

• It will be encouraged.

• It will be mandatory.

• It will be an aberration.

What was the occupancy rate at Goldman Sachs at the start of the year?

• 60%

• 20%

• 80%

• 50%

Which city is mentioned as having people return to the office in greater numbers?

• Sydney

• Tokyo

• London

• Paris

What incentive is mentioned to encourage employees to return to the office?

• Remote work options

• Kombucha on tap

• Flexible work hours

• Free gym memberships