I believe it's always better to choose from the inside than to bring somebody from the outside who knows nothing about the company, so that's one positive I see in all of this. I guess we will find out if Georges Elhedery is the right choice soon... — read more 

I’m trying to get an understanding of how managers and leaders make decisions in the US. I applied to a few jobs where I match all the requirement and even exceed some and meet or exceed all the preferred requirements. I wasn’t even given an... — read more 

(that was sarcasm, in case that wasn't clear) https://www.efinancialcareers.com/news/2023/06/hsbc-paris-hiring

We are currently hiring a top executive who will deal with crypto. Because that's exactly what we need right now, another overpaid executive while the rest of us are fearing layoffs every day. Not to mention that the whole crypto thing is a joke... — read more 

HSBC will pay some UK staff 1,500 UK pounds to counter cost of living increases... Reuters covers it here: http://reut.rs/3OQgkja

Seeing several senior HSBC people in NYC/USA being made redundant…was there a new rif this Spring?

Now we have proof. If the response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine is not enough proof for you that those on top lack even the semblance of morals and are sociopaths who would stop at nothing if it meant increased profits, I honestly don't know what... — read more 

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/mar/28/hsbc-ukraine-war-reports-bank-russia#:~:text=HSBC%20has%20reportedly%20removed%20references,close%20its%20operations%20in%20Russia.

City of London 19 July 2022 Westfield Stratford City 19 July 2022 New Bond Street 19 July 2022 Cambridge, Hills Road 21 July 2022 Moorgate 21 July 2022 Angel Islington 21 July 2022 Gloucester Road 26 July 2022 Monmouth 26 July... — read more 

Earnings report is expected to be on Tuesday. If they delay, we'll know something is wrong.

Not sure what made me think of this place six years after I left, but here I am. How are things going for everybody?

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/jul/28/hsbc-faces-questions-over-disclosure-of-alleged-money-laundering-to-monitors

Not well…. https://wolfstreet.com/2021/07/04/hsbc-in-big-trouble-in-its-biggest-market-china/

Good luck with your efforts in communist china…..and good riddance to your presence in the US!

It's good to see them called out for their c-ap... Of course, many of their announced bonuses may prove theoretical, because HSBC still has 24,000 layoffs to implement, and if that call comes before the check, well, the check’s not going to... — read more 

Why is there so little talk about it? Should I be worried or not?

What are the reasons for the closure of HSBC branches? Is it due to non-profitability? Do the employees get transfers or do they get displaced?

We Just Inherited your "Cybersecurity CTO" over at Wells. What's the story?

If HSBC doesn't want to support the Chrome browser, they should check the browser in use and tell the user they don't like Chrome- not just hang there in some stupid loop.

35000 layoffs is now not enough. And US retail is specifically called out as a market we will exit. I’m such a fool for joining this company last year... — read more 

Aside from the cuts that are happening I am hearing that there will be a large layoff action in September - we'll see what happens but I am not surprised.

HSBC USA introduced withdrawal limits. Beginning of a bank run?

Given HSBC’s history of bad bets, the fact that they’re going to up the investments on the west coast speaks to an overvalued market. This is The kiss of death. Be prepared for dot.com bubble 2.0 to implode soon... — read more 

Does anyone know who HSBC may be utilizing as an outplacement firm to help those affected by the layoffs transition to new opportunities?

Here is what I've got so far... The Guardian HSBC to cut 35,000 jobs worldwide as profits... — read more 

Y’all ready? Lots of announcements. All bad Layoff announcements coming.

What is your opinion about the likelihood of layoffs at HSBC sometimes in 2020? What groups may be affected? Anyone has an idea?

Honestly, I'm yet to work at a place with this high level of incompetence and lack of professionalism. And don't get me started on our strategy. Do we even have one? Does anybody here on any management level know how to do their job? At this... — read more 

That seems to be the main principle for treatment of employees at this company. Given that we’re all aware of the company’s constant pursuit for cheap labor, we shouldn't be surprised that the layoffs are happening, and that they’re not going to... — read more 

Things have gone from bad to worse here really quickly. Now it's no longer just the low pay that's below industry standards and lousy managers who have no idea how to do their jobs that make our lives difficult. No, now we also have to worry... — read more 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.businessinsider.com/hsbc-to-cut-10000-jobs-as-interim-ceo-quinn-makes-his-mark-ft-says-2019-10

Really???? I get taking a contrarian stance but this is like sears doubling down on the catalogue to fight off e-commerce. What an incredible waste of money and resources.

Have heard rumours that there are further layoffs planned for this week or next week e.g. HR having internal meeting rooms booked out in London etc. Anyone heard anything further or have any concrete info.?

That's true

What's Project Oak?

Where can I find more info?

The cuts are coming mid-June and nobody at HSBC should be surprised. Bloomberg covered this with quite a bit detail, the impact will be mostly on GBM. Guyett is big on cost cutting and that's kind of what he does the best, so more to come here. Do... — read more 

HSBC Layoffs 2019 What's your prediction as it relates to the possibility of HSBC Layoffs in 2019?

This is not a bad company to work for, but neither is it one of the best. HSBC does provide adequate training in all aspects of the industry - just not for the position you are hired for. You are pretty much left on your own to be self taught or hope... — read more 

HSBC can be a great beginning to kickstart your career but give it a year or two at the most - and move on! This company has proven time and again that career development and growth do not exist here. I have witnessed management give promotions to... — read more