#4. HSBC launching a new pilot: Zoom-free Fridays.
Banking giant HSBC is launching a brand-new pilot to boost well-being among their employees: Zoom-free Fridays. The pilot program applies to their commercial banking unit, according to a report in BBC, which covers current accounts, loans, mortgages, and credit cards. The announcement comes just weeks after the company announced their plans to shrink their office space by 40%. "The trial will involve a number of people committing to not setting up Zoom meetings on a Friday afternoon to allow space for other work," said a spokesperson for the bank. Read more here.