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Google doesn’t think there’s a rush to bring people back to the office. And in just five words, the company explained why. I’m Brian Banmiller on Business.

Over the summer Google said it hoped to roll out a hybrid work plan by fall. That timeline was pushed back to January. Now with news of the new variant the company isn’t sure when people will return to the office. And the company’s explanation? Avoid uncertainty at all costs. According to MSN Money those five words might be the best plan yet for returning to the office. The statement lets employees know the company isn’t interested in hitting some random deadline just to get people back in person. And it lets people know the company is committed to providing certainty and stability. Two things much appreciated after two years of change and confusion. Google’s plan also leaves the door open for flexibility. Maybe you only work in the office a few days a week. Or maybe you are now a remote only employee. Google is attempting to create a stable, long-term work environment. Let’s see who else follows its lead. Brian Banmiller, CBS News.

About Brian

CBS News Radio national business journalist Brian Banmiller has spent more than 40 years in the news industry, covering business, politics and the economy on television, radio and in print. Currently, his “Banmiller on Business” reports are delivered to an audience of millions nationwide.