(TNS) — Citing ongoing pandemic concerns, including “rising cases in many parts of the world and the emergence of a new strain of the virus,” Apple announced on Wednesday that it is delaying the return of employees to the office indefinitely, according to a memo sent by chief executive Tim Cook and obtained by Bloomberg News. Cook said the staff return date is now “yet to be determined.” The company had previously asked employees to prepare to return to in-person work on Feb. 1. Apple will also provide employees $1,000 each to purchase office equipment for use in their homes. “These funds are intended to help you with your home workspace and can be used as you see fit,” Cook wrote. Google also delayed its mandatory office return to an unspecified date earlier this month.
Separately, Apple stores were closed in Miami, Annapolis, Md., and Ottawa due to COVID outbreaks, according to the New York Times.
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Apple Indefinitely Delays All Return-to-Office Plans
Citing ongoing pandemic concerns, including ‘rising cases in many parts of the world and the emergence of a new strain of the virus,’ Apple has announced it is delaying the return of employees to the office indefinitely.
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