A previous attempt by the iPhone manufacturer to return employees to the office in June 2021 was blocked by another coronavirus outbreak.

Apple has instructed its staff to return to the office at least three days every week.

The company, like many others, is attempting to determine the function of its offices in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of remote work.

Apple previously attempted to return employees to the office in June 2021, but another coronavirus outbreak prevented this.

Monday’s memo from chief executive Tim Cook to staff emphasized that “in-person cooperation” is “vital to our culture.”

Mr. Cook stated that Tuesdays and Thursdays are mandatory workdays for employees living close to the company’s headquarters in Cupertino.

According to a memo acquired by the Financial Times, team managers are also required to schedule an additional day for their personnel to come in and collaborate.

The idea is simply a pilot, according to the memo.

“We are also aware that we have much more to learn. In the coming weeks and months, we are dedicated to listening, adjusting, and growing together “it said.

In May 2020, Facebook was one of the first corporations to say it will permanently use remote work once the pandemic ended.

According to a leaked memo circulating on social media, Elon Musk has instructed Tesla employees to return to the workplace or leave the company.

“Anyone wishing to perform remote work must be in the office for a minimum (and I mean minimum) of 40 hours per week, or they must leave Tesla,” it stated.

Currently, Twitter employees have a significant amount of discretion over where they work.

Before seeking to back out of the arrangement to acquire that company, Mr. Musk informed them that he would permit “exceptional” employees to work from home.