Facebook and Google have announced plans to reopen their offices but say they will let employees continue working from home for the rest of the year.
Google originally said it would keep its work-from-home policy until 1 June but is extending it for seven more months, while Facebook intends to reopen its offices on 6 July as lockdowns are gradually lifted.
Google chief executive Sundar Pichai says employees who need to return to the office will be able to do so from July with enhanced safety measures in place, but those who can carry out their jobs from home can do so until the end of the year.
The announcement coincides with Facebook’s, as more companies start rolling out their post-lockdown strategies.
“Facebook has taken the next step in its return-to-work philosophy. Today, we announced anyone who can do their work remotely can choose to do so through the end of the year,” a spokesman said.
Source:Â bbc.com