JPMorgan urges teams to exercise caution, mask up if gathering

The investment bank was more aggressive than many rivals earlier this year in urging employees to come back to Manhattan towers

JPMorgan Chase & Co., stopping short of banning its Wall Street teams from holding year-end gatherings, urged employees to “exercise caution and good judgment” if meeting up and to get tested for Covid-19 before returning to work after the holidays.

“We strongly recommend postponing any events where mask wearing will be difficult, such as events centered on eating and drinking,” the largest U.S. bank told staff in a memo. “You should also use discretion when considering attending non-firm sponsored work-related events/holiday gatherings.”

The investment bank was more aggressive than many rivals earlier this year in urging employees to come back to Manhattan