Sexism | Outrage at HSBC as women offered vacuum cleaners in staff deal

HSBC has come under fire from employees in London and Hong Kong after staff were sent emails with controversially sexist deals.

Reuters reports that Hong Kong staff were presented with deals offering laptop computers, GoPro cameras and wireless headphones ‘for him’ – while the ‘for her’ alternative offered five different vacuum cleaners and kitchen appliances.

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This implies that men are more likely to enjoy technology and fun toys for their hobbies – while women are expected to be the ones carrying out household chores.

Recipients shared screenshots of the email in an internal chatroom, sparking outrage from global members of HSBC’s workforce.