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Microsoft has told staff that they will have the option of working from home permanently with manager approval. The move mimics the US tech giant's rivals Facebook and Twitter, which have also said remote work would be a permanent option. Microsoft's decision follows a rapid shift away from office working prompted by the coronavirus pandemic. Increasingly, many companies are reconsidering how much office space they need, expecting a long-term increase in remote staff.