Is it the end of the office? I'm not convinced.

By: Mary-Anne Bowring

A recent Financial Times article discussed this issue, prompting this blog piece. Many corporations are considering downsizing, citing the reported ease with which employees transitioned to remote work and how people have adapted to its peculiarities. Whereas before, having a cat walk across the desk or a child interrupt a board meeting would have been considered unprofessional, these moments are now commonplace and often seen as amusing or even endearing. While there is inevitable talk about change, predicting the long-term impact of any new trend is difficult.