Extension of new virus infection Telework extension movement among companies spreads March 4:20

There is a growing trend among major companies to extend their teleworking and teleworking work from home to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.

Shiseido Co., Ltd., a major cosmetics company, conducts telework for approximately 8,000 domestic employees, working from home from last month 26 to this month 15 as a rule. However, it has decided to extend the duration of the telework to 31 this month, as the spread of the infection continues.

In addition, Mitsubishi Corporation, a major trading company, will extend the period of principle teleworking for approximately 3,800 employees working in Japan from this month to 15th this month to 31st this month.

In addition, Nissin Foods Holdings, a major food manufacturer, has extended its teleworking period until 23rd of this month.

As the outbreak of the new coronavirus continues to spread, the government has indicated that it will continue to request self-restraint, including large-scale events, on this 10th, and there is a growing movement to extend telework among major companies.