Google has pushed back their return to the office over Omicron variant concerns.
In August, Google said they would require employees to work in the office 3 days a week starting January 10. The new policy would end the company’s voluntary work-from-home policy.
Last week, Google said the company would not be requiring employees to return to the office. Google will base return to office policy on a regional basis.
The change in company policy comes as new concerns are rising over the Covid-19 variant, Omicron. However, President Biden has made it clear that Omicron is not something American’s should be worried about. The President said the Omicron variant is “cause for concern, not panic.”
Google has reported that nearly 40% of their US employees have returned to the office. This is a higher percentage than other companies and other regions.
Employees at Google have also been voicing concerns over the tech company’s vaccine mandates.Â