Even tech companies that create tools for remote work face major challenges when it comes to returning to the office. Google and other companies that offer work-from home recommendations in March ended up closing their doors. Employees were required to bring their work home after the closure. Google, like most companies around the globe, has had to balance change and the past year. In May 2020, some employees were given plans to return to work.Sundar Pichai, Alphabet CEO, offered a more detailed view of the company's new normal as Delta and other COVID-19 variants pose a threat to normalcy. Pichai wrote to employees, which was reprinted on Google Keyword blog. He noted that everyone working at one of Googles campuses must be vaccinated.Pichai stated that the policy will be implemented in the U.S. within the next few weeks, and will then expand to other areas in the future. It will be implemented according to local regulations and conditions. The vaccines will not be available until they are widely available in your region.The second bullet point further complicates matters. The second bullet point is another complicating factor.However, the post notes some exceptions for people who are not vaccinated due to medical reasons or other protected reasons. Google has yet to clarify how it will enforce these exceptions.We will soon share expanded temporary work options for those with special circumstances that will allow them to apply to work from their home until the end of 2021. We are also expanding Expanded Carer Leave for caregivers and parents through the end-of-the year.Apple and other tech giants have also delayed return-to-office plans. They have also implemented mask mandates in retail shops as a result of COVID-19 rate increases. Facebook is sticking to its original fall reopening plan.According to experts, vaccines are very effective in preventing variants COVID-19. This includes the Delta variant. A spokesperson for the social media giant told The Wall Street Journal recently that vaccines have been proven highly effective. The timelines for reopening our offices has not changed.
