Telstra, Westpac tell staff to work from home as employers weigh up Omicron risk | hijessicayun MsEmmaK
Two of the nation’s biggest employers, big four bank Westpac and telecoms giant Telstra, have relaxed office attendance requirements and are advising staff to work from home as concerns mount over rising COVID-19 case numbers.urged Australians to get their booster shots if eligible, wear masks and work from home if possible
“Those employees who can work from home may do so, with no requirement to be in the office,” a Westpac spokesperson said. The company does not enforce a mandatory face mask requirement, and said those that wish to come to the office could still do so. Other large employers contacted by this masthead said there have been no changes to their hybrid work policies, though there is a renewed push to wear masks in the office.
“As with most workplaces, we have learned ways of working. At Optus we encourage people to be physically in the office three days a week and work flexibly from home the other two days and most staff really welcome that,” Berejiklian said.