"We expect in the coming weeks and months that more employees will continue to work from home than come into office," he said. While some Mastercard staff have young children or parents to look after, others are concerned about taking public transport to work. When the situation stabilizes, companies around the world may find that their offices are only about 30% full, Fraccaro said, leading Mastercard to think about its future real-estate needs. About 90% of its workforce is operating remotely, including those based in overseas locations including Beijing and Shanghai, Fraccaro said. Employees who work in offices must follow social distancing rules, wear masks and undergo temperature checks, he said.

Source: bd News24 May 21, 2020 00:33 UTC