13 ways the coronavirus pandemic could forever change the way we work

13 ways the coronavirus pandemic could forever change the way we work

1. Working in an office could become a status symbol
2. Most meetings could be replaced by email and IM
3. It could be the end of business travel as we know it
4. Office buildings could become ‘elaborate conference centers’
5. Mandatory on-the-job medical screening could become the norm
6. Coworkers could become even closer
7. Fashion-ready face masks could become a wardrobe staple
8. Standard 9-to-5 office hours could become a thing of the past
9. Home office stipends could become a common perk
10. The workplace could become more equitable for women
11. Middle management positions could be cut forever
12. Automation could be accelerated
13. There could be an increased demand to close the digital divide