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Written by: Chen Shuxia
2020-07-13 22:41
Last update date: 2020-07-14 03:00The new coronary pneumonia epidemic has rebounded again. Hong Kong added 52 confirmed cases today (13th). Chief Executive Lin Zhengyue led a number of government officials tonight to announce tightening of anti-epidemic measures, including a restraining order to re-tighten up to a maximum of 4 people, restaurants are not allowed to dine during the "six to five evening" period, passengers on public transportation must Wear a mask, etc. However, unlike the special working arrangements for civil servants a month ago, Lin Zhengyue stated that civil servants will not work across the board, so that citizens will not be able to apply for licenses and apply for CSSA. However, she called on the private sector to give flexibility to allow employees to work from home To reduce contact.
Many private enterprises and banks announced that they will resume flexible work arrangements.
Chief Executive Lin Zhengyue led a number of government officials tonight to announce the tightening of anti-epidemic measures, but not to push the policy of civil servants working from home. (Photo by Li Zetong)
Require all departments to implement flexible work and arrange lunch
Lin Zhengyue actively mentioned at a press conference that many people have asked civil servants whether they can work from home. She said that she seriously considered it and had reference to the previous experience, but she thinks it is not suitable to work from home across the board. She explained that the government is a public service provider. If you work from home, it will inevitably affect public services, such as the TD’s replacement of license plates, the SWD’s application for comprehensive reimbursement, and the Buildings Department’s entry rule. Working from home is different from private organizations."
She continued that the Secretary for the Civil Service, Nie Dequan, had issued a notice yesterday requesting various government departments to implement flexible work and arrange lunches to reduce social distance and crowded public transportation. The LCSD premises also need to be closed.
Lin Zhengyue stated that this time civil servants do not work across the board to avoid affecting public services. (Profile picture)
Nie Dequan published an article on the social networking site last night, pointing out that the epidemic was repeated, reminding all departments not to relax. He said that the government has been implementing flexible working hours and reducing the number of people using public transportation during peak hours. It will also reduce the number of people working in the office at the same time. At the same time, it will provide flexible lunch time, reduce large meetings, and strengthen clean public facilities. Departments can also limit the number of visitors through appointment services. He called on civil servants and citizens to fight together against the epidemic.
The arrangement of civil servants to work this time is different from the first wave of outbreaks. Since January 29, the Hong Kong government has adopted special arrangements for civil servants to work, including working at home and working on alternate days or in rotation. After that, the outbreak slowed down. Chief Executive Lin Zheng Yue'e It was announced at the end of April that civil servants would resume normal work in stages in early May.
Sun Life Financial closes office for two weeks, Hang Seng Bank employees work alternately at home
In the private market, many companies have pre-announced special arrangements before the government press conference. Sun Life Financial sent a letter to employees last week stating that in order to ensure the safety and health of employees, they decided to close the Hong Kong office for two weeks. Non-operational key personnel can be away Working.
Hang Seng Bank also announced earlier that this week will implement flexible work arrangements. In addition to frontline employees and employees who provide necessary services, all employees will work in groups at home. On the one hand, continuing to provide banking services can also minimize the risk of virus transmission. .
Large real estate developers have a similar approach. New World will restart flexible homework arrangements this week, allowing employees to take turns returning to the company or work from home. As for posts related to serving citizens, normal services will be maintained. Huamao Group also said that it will implement flexible work arrangements again and encourage employees to stay at home as much as possible. It also set up a separate floor office at the headquarters to allow employees who have to work in the office to be dispersed to different office locations and flexible time to work to avoid Peak hours of public transportation. Henderson Land and Sino Land have also implemented flexible work.
Some companies and banks are called to reduce the risk of communication, and this week they have resumed flexible work arrangements. (Profile picture)
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