Recently, the Shenzhen Human Resources and Social Security Bureau issued a notice on promoting flexible work arrangements during the APEC meeting. From November 18 to 19, 2026, the 33rd APEC Informal Leaders' Meeting will be held in Shenzhen. Hosting this APEC conference is a major historical opportunity for Shenzhen's urban development level to be reviewed by a world-class level, benchmarking world-class cities, and improving the city's energy level. In order to coordinate the guarantee of high foreign affairs standards and the normal operation of the city, enterprises throughout the city are now encouraged to implement flexible work arrangements during the working day of the APEC meeting. The specific notice is as follows: Encourage enterprises to arrange for employees to work remotely from home to relieve commuting pressure and improve work efficiency. Enterprises should provide convenient conditions for employees to work remotely from home to ensure that employees complete their work efficiently. Encourage enterprises to arrange paid annual leave for employees in an integrated manner. Enterprises shall guarantee employees' right to annual leave according to law, formulate reasonable annual leave plans, and arrange paid annual leave for employees in an integrated manner, taking into account work needs and employees' individual wishes. For jobs that really require on-site office or work, enterprises should fully consult with employees, encourage employees to commute to work at wrong peak and flexible commute, and give priority to green travel by bus, subway, etc.

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