Here are some notes from Sakurai's column #606. The summary leaked a little earlier, but now we have the full column. This translation is sponsored by @japaneseswitch. Please give them a follow!

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How is telework going for the Smash team? Well, the majority of the staff (around 75%) would like to continue. The staff is finding it less stressful than commuting, and for reasons such as reducing anxiety and for caring for their family, they are finding it beneficial.
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However, there are several demerits to working from home. Sometimes children or family members are close by, it's difficult to discuss sensitive matters, and the internet speed can be slow. This all makes communication difficult.
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More than Sakurai could ever imagine, the home environment is just not a replacement for the workplace. The staff is running into all kinds of issues like having different kinds of equipment, having desks that are too low, and more. These all cost money to fix.
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Sakurai's company, Sora Co. Ltd. is providing relief to anyone who is working on Smash Ultimate. The staff is free to purchase desks, chairs, monitors, or any other equipment they may need.
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The staff can just send Sakurai what they need on Amazon, and Sakurai will order it for them. The items will be shipped directly to the staff's house, and it will become theirs to keep.
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Dozens of people have received support from Sora Co. Ltd. In normal circumstances, they would get this kind of aid through their company, but speed is of the essence, and Sora Co. Ltd is uniquely positioned to help out.
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The impact of COVID-19 will probably continue for some time, so Sakurai will continue to do his best.

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