Google to Provide Up to $1000 to Support Remote Work

▲Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google [Image source=AP News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, announced on the 26th (local time) that the company will provide "up to $1,000" to support employees working from home, CNBC reported.

According to the report, Google plans to resume office attendance starting June 6. However, the number of employees allowed in the office will be limited to 10% of the office capacity. The gradual reopening plan will follow the guidelines of public health authorities.

Google is considered one of the first companies to mandate remote work for all employees.

CEO Pichai said on the Google blog, "We are offering an opportunity for Googlers who want to return to the office to do so."

He added, "We will implement thorough health and safety measures to ensure social distancing and hygiene guidelines are followed," and "As a result, the office will feel different from when you left."

The $1,000 provided to employees this time is intended to cover the cost of equipment and office supplies needed for working from home.

CEO Pichai also expressed hope that by around September, up to 30% of the office capacity could be filled.

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