Google is postponing its workers' return to the office, for the third time, as the highly contagious delta variant of the Covid-19 virus spreads.

Google delays return to office to January

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2021-09-01 01:00:03

Google is postponing its workers' return to the office, for the third time, as the highly contagious delta variant of the Covid-19 virus spreads. CEO Sundar Pichai announced in a blog post Tuesday that the new date is Jan. 10.

Pichai said the extension will offer workers more flexibility. Beyond Jan. 10 the company will allow different countries and locations to decide when to end the voluntary work-from-home conditions with at least a 30-day notice. Google has continuously adjusted its Covid-related workplace policies based on what various locations' government health experts recommend.

"The road ahead may be a little longer and bumpier than we hoped, yet I remain optimistic that we will get through it together," Pichai said.

In December, Google delayed its return to offices to Sept. 1, after which employees would be required to work in person for at least three days a week.

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