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Goldman Sachs boss David Solomon slams WFH as an ‘aberration’

Other chief executives, such as Jes Staley of Barclays, have voiced similar thoughts recently

David Solomon, chief executive of Goldman Sachs, has long been a sceptic of the lasting benefits of remote working, even as rivals at European lenders have called for permanent change
David Solomon, chief executive of Goldman Sachs, has long been a sceptic of the lasting benefits of remote working, even as rivals at European lenders have called for permanent change Photo: Getty Images

Goldman Sachs chief executive David Solomon has sent the clearest message yet to homebound traders and investment bankers — don’t get used to it.

Solomon said that working from home is an “aberration” and not the “new normal”, as Goldman has been forced to operate with just 10% of its 34,000 or so employees in the office for the best part of a year because of Covid-19.

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