The pandemic forced adaptability from all walks of life and ‘new normals’ arose overnight as companies attempted to stay on track. Remote work became an overnight necessity in most companies as they muscled through unprecedented quarantines. Now that restrictions have been lifted, the work-life benefits of remote work have many of us clinging to the approach that was originally a means of survival.
At the same time, productivity and the value of in-person collaboration challenge remote-first strategies. As the pandemic peak fades in the distance, the question remains as to whether remote work will become an evergreen part of our professional lives. What is its impact on employee productivity and satisfaction?
We asked Scale portfolio leaders to share the approaches they’re taking and the observations they’ve made regarding remote work to date.