Itochu reverts to telecommuting as Japan's infections surge

Trading house moves to rotating shifts with coronavirus testing for employees

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Half of Itochu's employees will continue to commute to the office, in rotating shifts. © Reuters

KENTA ANDO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japanese trading house Itochu decided Friday to have half of its 3,000 or so domestic employees work from home, reversing course on its return to the office as coronavirus cases surge.

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