Facebook makes remote work permanent as offices re-open

San Francisco

FACEBOOK on Wednesday said it will give employees the option of sticking with remote work for the long term, even offering to help some interested in moving to other countries.

Beginning on June 15, Facebook will let any employee whose job can be done remotely ask to work that way permanently, the Internet giant said. "We believe how we work is more important than where we work," Facebook said while sharing an update to its remote work policy.

"We want to be the place where people can do the best work of their careers while ensuring a consistent experience for employees no matter where they're located." Facebook and other Silicon Valley firms shifted to remote work early in the pandemic, relying on the Internet tools they create to get jobs done.

Facebook recently began reopening its offices after a year-long pandemic shutdown, but without perks such as free food and commuter shuttles. Facebook said work schedules for those returning to offices will be flexible, but its guidance is for people to be on-site at least half the time. AFP