'Allow space for other work' | HSBC latest firm to trial 'Zoom-free Fridays'

HSBC has planned ‘Zoom-free’ Friday afternoons for some UK employees as it becomes one of the latest firms trying to combat stress sparked by working from home amid the pandemic.

According to the BBC, the banking giant’s trial programme applies to its commercial banking unit, covering current accounts, loans, mortgages and credit cards.

HSBC confirmed to the Telegraph, who first reported on the story, that it was testing the idea as part of a taskforce looking at the future of work in its UK bank.

A Spokesperson for the bank, told the publication: "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."