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Hello, Communicators:
Several software and technology companies have announced office reopening dates following last week’s news of some Microsoft employees headed back to the office as part of its hybrid work model.
Facebook plans to start returning to in-person work this May, with offices limited to 10% capacity upon the reopening of its Menlo Park headquarters. Other safety precautions will include with masks, social distancing and weekly COVID-19 tests. Uber is reopening its San Francisco headquarters today at 20% capacity, and is following similar safety precautions to Facebook.
Considering how many of these companies create products that enable remote communication, the decision to reopen reminds communicators that not every efficiency can be replicated through software and remote work. We are also reminded once again that any decision on when and how to reopen the office should be made with considerations for health and safety first and foremost.
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