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Fidelity, Jupiter roll out barbecues and speed chess to lure staff back to the office

Jupiter, Fidelity, Allianz and more are offering perks as workers are set to return from their summer breaks

Some companies have been handing out free ice cream to staff upon their return
Some companies have been handing out free ice cream to staff upon their return Photo: Getty Images

Free burgers, ice cream, and unusual social events are just some of the ways the City's biggest asset managers are luring employees back to the office after almost 18 months of home working.

Asset managers are widely expecting more staff to venture back to the office from 6 September, as summer holidays come to an end and hybrid models developed during the Covid pandemic are put into action.

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