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World Cup prompts Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan to allow remote work

Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase are temporarily allowing employees to work remotely during the 2026 World Cup due to anticipated transit disruptions and street closures in New York and New Jersey. This marks a notable shift from their previous strict return-to-office policies, with CEOs like Jamie Dimon and David Solomon having previously expressed strong opposition to remote work. While other sectors like federal agencies and government workers are also adopting similar flexibility, Amazon is maintaining its in-office mandate, instead advising employees to commute earlier to avoid issues. AI

IMPACT Minimal direct impact on AI operations; reflects broader trends in workplace flexibility and corporate policy.

RANK_REASON Policy change by major companies in response to a specific event, not a core AI development.

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World Cup prompts Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan to allow remote work

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Orianna Rosa Royle ·

    After forcing workers back to the office, Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase are now letting their staff work remotely—but only for the World Cup

    It wasn’t thousands of staff petitioning to work from home or the Iran war that convinced CEOs to loosen their in-office mandates. It was the World Cup.