Vingroup surprised its staff to work from home for two weeks to combat the Covid-19 epidemic

The Covid-19 pandemic is complicated in the world and in Vietnam. As of March 16, the total number of Covid-19 infections globally has increased by 12,701, to 169,354, with more than 6,499 deaths and spread to 157 countries and territories. In Vietnam, on the evening of March 15, the Ministry of Health announced 3 more cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases to 57 cases.

In the face of the complicated situation of the Covid-19 epidemic, many large corporations around the world and in Vietnam have taken measures to limit the spread of this disease such as for employees working remotely to avoid gathering places. crowded, canceling unnecessary meetings.

As far as we know, Vingroup recently has a policy for eligible employees to work temporarily at home for 2 weeks to prevent the spread of disease.

In particular, in the face of the complicated situation of the Covid-19 epidemic, in the spirit of protecting the health of workers, and at the same time, contributing to social responsibility in the prevention of epidemics, Vingroup’s leadership decided. for all qualified teleworkers to work from home. At the same time, it is recommended that employees limit contact and cancel non-emergency meetings to ensure safety.

However, Vingroup is also a leading group in showing its responsibility to the community when it recently sponsored 20 billion dong for corona virus research and a series of strong measures to limit the spread of disease. in apartment buildings.

Especially, in early March, Vincom Retail Joint Stock Company of Vingroup also announced to spend 300 billion VND to support partners renting commercial center space throughout the system.

Most recently, on March 15, in response to the Prime Minister’s call to support the prevention of Covid-19 epidemic, Vingroup also contributed VND 5 billion for this work.

Reportedly, in addition to Vingroup, many large real estate corporations of Vietnam are also considering giving employees to work at home. Mr. Tuan – Deputy General Director of a real estate business in Hanoi, said that the current employees of the company are working from home to work alternately to ensure the job but still avoid gathering many people at the same time in the environment. as narrow as an office.

“However, if the epidemic situation in Hanoi is still under stress, it is possible that the company will issue policies for all employees working remotely from home,” Mr. Tuan said.

In general, real estate businesses are developing many scenarios to respond to the level of epidemic with different situations. In addition to requiring employees to strengthen measures to prevent epidemics (wearing masks, washing their hands regularly …), many businesses also limit unnecessary meetings, do not organize sales and opening ceremonies, activities. Groundbreaking, commencement and inauguration of a big project.