July 30: Why is there a resurgence of cases across the U.S.?; Trudeau and Telford testify WE Charity got 'no preferential treatment' in student grant decision
Coronavirus and businessToronto-Dominion Bank said employees should expect to continue working from home this year, “possibly into 2021.” Earlier this week, Bank of Nova Scotia told its Greater Toronto Area employees they can continue remote work until 2021.
Many companies allowing a return to physical spaces are keeping the cap on the number of people in the office. For example, KPMG is implementing a 5-per-cent capacity, while Deloitte is allowing 10 per cent of its work force to return in-person. A return to the office means employers must adjust work spaces, sealing off high-traffic areas, adding directional arrows to floors, and setting the expectation that masks will be worn.
A recent KPMG poll found 54 per cent of people were afraid to return to the workplace because of COVID-19. A majority of respondents, 72 per cent, are comfortable returning during this summer, when cases are overall low, but believe there will be a second wave that will shut offices again. “In 2020, working remotely will be the norm, coming into the office will be the exception,” said Chris Dulny, PwC’s chief innovation officer.
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