Apple Announces When Employees Will Return to Offices

Although the only agenda of the world is the war between Russia and Ukraine at the moment, as we all know, COVID-19 pandemic continues to exert its effects. However, the decrease in the effect of the virus is now causing many countries to gradually lift the restrictions. This has happened in our country in the past days, and Health Minister Fahrettin Koca announced that restrictions such as masks were lifted.

Of course, many giant companies also closed their offices due to the pandemic. Among the largest companies in the world apple was one of these companies. The company, which imposes a supplementary vaccination obligation on its employees, announced that they will switch to the hybrid working model in November and stated that the employees will return to the office on February 1. However, the increased cases due to the Omicron variant caused the company to change its decision in December and postpone the return to the office indefinitely. The statements made now show that significant developments have taken place in this regard.

Returning to hybrid operating system on April 11

According to an e-mail sent to employees by CEO Tim Cook, Apple is moving towards the hybrid working model it has been planning for a long time. 11 April will begin gradually. Sharing the details about the return program, Cook said that the employees first one day He said he would come to the office. In the second week of the program, this situation will change and two days He was told that he would come to the office.

According to the statements, employees in the third phase of the program will come to the office on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. On Wednesdays and Fridays, those who wish will be able to work ‘flexibly’ from home. In addition, Cook said that this phase of the program on 23 May He added that the date may change according to the situations in the offices.

Saying that wearing masks in stores may be optional in the coming weeks, Cook stated in his e-mail that the necessary support and flexibility will be given to employees in this process. Also, the hybrid plan up to four weeks Saying that it includes the option to work remotely, the CEO also stated that he is excited to be with the employees again.

Similar news is coming from other technology giants besides Apple. According to these news Googlewill ask its employees to return to the office by May 4; however, it will also provide opportunities for those who want to work from home. Additionally, the popular social media platform twitter also made statements on this subject and stated that its employees could return to the office on March 15. Twitter also added that employees can work from the office if they want, hybrid or completely.