HSBC

Office Requirement

Policy Notes

HSBC UK mandated staff to return to the office for at least three days a week (60% of working hours) as of August 2023, with enforcement tightened including potential bonus impact for non-compliance. In July 2025, HSBC announced a global mandate for all managing directors to work on-site for at least four days a week starting October 2025 to 'set the tone from the top' and emphasize in-person interactions. The definition of 'in-office work' includes physical presence at HSBC offices, direct client interactions, conference attendance, stakeholder visits, and offsite meetings. This move aligns with a wider industry push towards increased office attendance in the financial sector. While some groups in New York faced requests for 5 days a week due to FINRA rules, HSBC aims to avoid a universal 5-day requirement.

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