MS Advises Employees at Seattle Headquarters to Work from Home
[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Microsoft (MS) has recommended remote work for employees in some parts of the United States due to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).
According to major foreign media on the 4th (local time), MS instructed a significant number of employees in Seattle, where its headquarters is located, and the San Francisco Bay Area, home to Silicon Valley, to work from home.
JPMorgan Chase also requested thousands of employees to work remotely as COVID-19 cases were confirmed in New York State.
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American life insurance company MetLife has also banned non-essential overseas business trips and encouraged video conferences instead of face-to-face meetings.
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