"The original impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the business world was devastating for many, the fallout far-reaching and its effects will be long-lasting. But, the prospect of a vaccine that could return the world to normality has become a reality, with many governments across the globe now methodically working their way through vaccinating whole populations. But does this mean that post-vaccine we'll go back to the way it was in December 2019?"
"Remote to hybrid Lockdown forced employees into bedrooms, box rooms and kitchens for the nine-to-five. But despite the sometimes fragile nature of home broadband, many realized the benefits of a five-minute commute, the ability to collect the children from school and less time wasted traveling to meetings. As various lockdowns ended, many workers - and indeed their employers - noted that a full-time return to the office did not have to be the default alternative."
The coronavirus pandemic caused devastating, far-reaching impacts on businesses while vaccine rollouts are now underway in many countries. A swift return to late-2019 norms will take time and remains unlikely for many, both because scientists caution about gradual recovery and because some pandemic-driven changes are desirable to retain. The pandemic revealed opportunities for organizational change and intensified focus on digital strategies. Lockdowns forced widespread home-based work, highlighting benefits such as shorter commutes and greater flexibility. Organizations are planning hybrid work models, reducing office footprints, and strengthening centralized, cloud-hosted remote-working technologies, accelerating digital adoption across sectors.
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