Facebook to Reopen Offices in July With Limited CapacityThe social network will require employees to submit to temperature checks and wear face masks.

ByStephanie Mlot

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

AFP | Getty Images

Facebook plans to reopen its doors in July, with a slew of new health measures in place.According to Bloomberg, the social network will initially limit offices to 25 percent occupancy, put workers on multiple shifts, and require temperature checks.

7月6日开始,这些员工允许insi回来de must wear masks when not social distancing (or, depending on where you work, at all times), and will be seated six feet apart and face restrictions on internal gatherings. Facebook is also replacing buffets with grab-and-go meals and intends to keep office gyms closed. No outside visitors will be allowed for the time being.

There are currently no plans to test employees for COVID-19 — at least not until the exams become "more readily available," Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

Facebookrecently announcedthat employees able to work from home may continue doing so through the end of 2020. But there are plenty of folks who can't do their job remotely. Certain content reviewers and engineers working on complex hardware, for instance, will likely be asked to return to the office this summer.

Appleis eyeing a similar timeline, expecting to bring more workers back in phases later this month or in early June. Amazon, meanwhile, remains skeptical, telling employees they can 9-to-5 it remotelyuntil October; someTwitter staffersmay be able to make working from home permanent.

Related:How to Create a Facebook Business Page in 7 Steps

In an effort to curb the spread of novel coronavirus, Facebook is taking a digital-first approach. In February, the social networkcanceledits live F8 developer conference, opting to host a virtual event. By April, chief Mark Zuckerbergscrapped"any large physical events we had planned with 50 or more people through June 2021." The firm will instead hold digital gatherings when possible.

Wavy Line
Stephanie Mlot

Reporter at PCMag

Stephanie began as aPCMagreporter in May 2012. She moved to New York City from Frederick, Md., where she worked for four years as a multimedia reporter at the second-largest daily newspaper in Maryland. She interned at Baltimore magazine and graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (in the town of Indiana, in the state of Pennsylvania) with a degree in journalism and mass communications.

Editor's Pick

Related Topics

Business News

What Is a 'Lazy Girl Job'? New TikTok Trend Empowers Women to Work However They Want

The trend began as a way for women to find more free time during their days.

Business Ideas

The Top 10 Home Business Ideas for 2023

Can't figure out which enterprise you should launch in 2023? Check out 10 stellar home business ideas to get inspiration.

Growing a Business

3 Solutions That Help Alleviate Everyday Pressures Small Business Owners Face

We live in a world with increasing pressures from stakeholders, constantly changing customer expectations and volatile financial conditions — which for many, especially business owners — can make it hard to create clear distinctions between professional and personal emotions.

Starting a Business

10 Common Obstacles to Avoid When Starting a Business

Starting a new business can be an exciting and rewarding venture, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. Here are some common obstacles to avoid when starting a new business.

Business Models

Tap Into Boundless Success Potential With These Remote Business Ideas

Are you tired of getting up in the morning, getting in your cold car, and driving to work? Then don't. Check out these remote business ideas.