
Free Pelotons and iPads: How Wall Street is fighting Covid burnout
CNN
To keep employees happy despite rampant stress and exhaustion during the pandemic, some Wall Street banks are handing out toys, gifts and perks.
Jefferies sent a memo to its 1,129 analysts and associates, offering the option to pick between a Peloton bike, a MIRROR home workout system, or an Apple package that includes an Apple Watch, iPad and AirPods. "You have given us your all these past twelve months and these gifts are a sign of our deep appreciation for your dedication, sacrifice and contribution to our success in the face of challenging circumstances," Rich Handler, CEO of Jefferies and Brian Friedman, President of Jefferies, wrote in the memo to employees.
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