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Apple Employees To Travel Office For Only 3 Days From Sep 5
Apple has report- edly asked the employees to return to the office three days a week starting from September 5. The new norm has been imple- mented under its hybrid work model, as the tech giant is preparing to launch a new set of devices and products next month.
Apple CEO Tim Cook said in an internal email sent to employ- ees that they will come to the office three days each week with Tuesday and Thursday as set days across the company.
"But now, the third day you come in will be decided by your
teams. Each team will work through the decision about which day is right for them, and you'll hear from your leaders soon," he wrote.
As before, many employees will have the option of working remotely two days a week.
"Depending on your role, you will also have the
option to work remotely for up to four weeks a year," said Cook.
The hybrid work model was first announced by Apple in June 2021 and after many delays owing to Covid waves, the tech giant is finally implementing it, starting with Bay Area offices.
Craig Federighi, Apple SVP of software engi- neering, said in a memo sent to staff that after years in limbo (and a couple of false starts) it's really happening.
"The week of September 5 marks the true start of our hybrid work pilot in the Santa Clara Valley, and I per- sonally can't wait to experience the special energy of having all of us back in the office together again," Federighi said.
For all other loca- tions, resumption dates may vary based on current conditions of Covid-19 around the world.
"You can expect to receive site- specific communi- cations soon from
the Covid-19 Response Team with timing details for your locale," he mentioned.
Cook said that the early ramp-in phase of the hybrid work pilot has been a great opportunity to come together and meet new colleagues in per- son.
"In terms of tim- ing, many loca- tions around the world are in differ- ent phases and you will hear more details shortly. For Santa Clara Valley, we plan to begin our new adjusted pilot with all employ- ees in the office for three days beginning the week of September 5th," he said.
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