From pandemic prevention to hyperurbanization relief to event preparation, the news seems to be buzzing with tones of remote work lately. So, it’s no surprise to see the World Economic Forum pointing to workplace flexibility as a critical topic in the future of work. But is this trend economically justified, or is it just our evolving workforce craving modern convenience?

Ten Years Into the Future... in Just Three Months

Prior to the pandemic, many enterprise leaders didn’t believe remote work was on the immediate horizon. Leaders at companies across the US, including Apple, Google, Facebook, and Microsoft intended to continue and expand their in-office practices, as evidenced by their heavy investments in corporate campuses. Whatever benefits of remote work they saw, traditional offices were clearly part of the future.