This report by Oxford Martin School explores how COVID-19 has accelerated existing work trends and assesses their future impact. The pandemic rapidly shifted many office workers to remote work, revealing challenges and adjustments, such as the need for ergonomic furniture and managing blurred work-life boundaries. As lockdowns ease, the future of work is questioned: some are eager to return to modified workplaces adhering to social distancing, while others find remote work enhances productivity.
This report by Oxford Martin School explores how COVID-19 has accelerated existing work trends and assesses their future impact. The pandemic rapidly shifted many office workers to remote work, revealing challenges and adjustments, such as the need for ergonomic furniture and managing blurred work-life boundaries. As lockdowns ease, the future of work is questioned: some are eager to return to modified workplaces adhering to social distancing, while others find remote work enhances productivity.
