Twitter Will Allow Its Employees To Work From Home Forever

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a major change in the way we relate, speeding up and adapting some basic tasks like work. The 'Home Office' has become the key tool during this pandemic, and contrary to what some thought, certain employees will have the option of not returning to the office when this is over.

This is the case with Twitter, which announced that when self-isolation restrictions are over, its employees will be able to choose not to return to the office and keep their work from home. This as long as their role in the company allows it.

An Important Victory For The 'Home Office'

According to an email sent by Jack Dorsey, Twitter CEO, to all its employees, the company's decision to keep the 'home office' as an option for everyone is confirmed. Hours later, a Twitter spokesperson confirmed to The Verge this important change.

"If our employees have a role and a situation that allows them to work from home and want to continue doing so forever, we will make that happen. If not, our offices will be your warm and welcoming shelters, with some additional precautions, when we feel it is safe. return." From Twitter they also mentioned that they will make the decision to open their offices, but the employees will be the ones who will decide if they return to it . The company does not plan to open its offices before September, it will be gradually and business travel is also being analyzed.

Twitter offices closed since last March 12, which led all its employees to work from home. According to the company, the pace of work has been maintained and the results have been outstanding, so there is no reason to change the pace again if its employees deliver results this way.

As if that were not enough, Twitter will give an additional $1,000 to some employees to buy supplies at home and pay for essential services, such as the internet.

Much has been said about the benefits of home office, both for employees and for companies. For example, the latter save on office space, supplies, and travel times. While people avoid being in traffic and downtime in offices. This without counting the advantages in the cities by having fewer people and vehicles on the streets.

This could be the start of a major change in the way we work, not only during this pandemic, but forever.

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