After several months of adapting to a new routine due to remote work, many of us have become accustomed to a different way of life. Instead of daily commutes, office banter, and post-work social gatherings, we’ve had to embrace virtual communication tools like Zoom meetings, Google Hangouts, and online social events.
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic compelled us to work from home, remote work was steadily gaining popularity. In 2019, approximately 8.7 million individuals, representing nearly 30% of the workforce, reported working from home, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
While some employees may return to physical offices in the coming weeks, it is anticipated that the number of individuals continuing to work from home will increase. A survey of 1,046 employers conducted by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) revealed that approximately 37% of employees are likely to work from home on a regular basis once the pandemic subsides.
Stuart Duff, head of development at the business psychology consultancy Pearn Kandola, notes, “After six months in lockdown, the change in mindset has been astounding.”.
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