When SF, Bay Area companies are reopening offices: Facebook, Google, Uber and more

Some of the biggest companies in the Bay Area are reopening their offices after more than a year of shelter in place. The Chronicle is tracking major reopening dates, health policies, real estate decisions and permanent remote work policies. Uber Reopening date: San Francisco headquarters reopened March 29. Uber was the first major office employer in San Francisco to reopen on March 29 after the city entered the orange tier of the state’s coronavirus reopening system, which allowed nonessential offices to reopen. The company opened its new Mission Bay headquarters on a voluntary basis at 20% capacity. The 1 million-square-foot, four-building complex next to Chase Center has room for roughly 5,000 employees. Uber plans to increase cleaning services and require face coverings. To qualify to work at the office, employees must take daily health screenings and temperature checks at home. Others can work remotely until Sept. 13. Real estate plans: Uber sought to reduce its office commitments in San Francisco buildings prior to the pandemic, listing sublease space at its previous headquarters at 1455 Market St. and other downtown locations prior to the Mission Bay move. It’s also listed sublease in Dallas and New York during the pandemic. Read more…
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