UnitedHealth Group spokesman Matt Stearns said in an email Monday that nearly half of the company’s U.S. workforce is already in a virtual or work-from-home environment. The majority of those who aren’t “either provide care or directly assist in the provision of care,” he said. They need us … each and every one of us … fully engaged and doing our very best work.”Other companies in related industries have reported broad policies. ADADIn an emailed response to a question about its work-from-home policy, Cigna said, “Employees who can perform their work from home are strongly encouraged to do so. In Lewis’s email to employees, she also said anyone with symptoms should work from home and will not be required to take paid time off.

Source: Washington Post March 16, 2020 19:29 UTC