Apple Workers Won't Come Back to Office Until at Least October

The Delta variant now accounts for 83% of COVID-19 cases in the U.S., prompting companies like Apple to delay their return-to-office plans. Apple initially planned for a September return with a hybrid model but has postponed it to October 1st, with a potential indefinite delay. The hybrid model involves three days in-office and two days remote work. Apple will reassess this model in 2022 based on employee feedback and the COVID-19 situation. Additionally, Apple has reinstated mask mandates for retail employees in half of its U.S. stores and recommends it globally. The return to office is consistent worldwide, though many offices in Asia and Europe are already operational.

What percentage of COVID-19 cases in the United States is attributed to the Delta variant, prompting companies like Apple to reconsider their return-to-work plans?

• 50%

• 83%

• 70%

• 90%

What was Apple's original plan for employees returning to the office before the delay?

• All employees back by mid-September

• All employees back by the beginning of September

• All employees back by the end of September

• All employees back by the end of August

What is the structure of Apple's hybrid work model?

• Five days in-office, no remote work

• Two days in-office, three days remote

• Three days in-office, two days remote

• Four days in-office, one day remote

What change did Apple make regarding mask requirements for retail employees?

• Masks are required in all stores globally

• Masks are no longer required

• Masks are required in about half of the U.S. stores

• Masks are optional for all employees

Which regions have already seen a return of Apple employees to the office?

• Only in Silicon Valley

• Asia and Europe

• Only in Europe

• Only in the United States