The Omicron coronavirus variant has brought a return of working restrictions. Can we be optimistic about the resilience of organisations as they try to get the best out of their workforce?
Reimagining space, prioritising investment
As restrictions are eventually lifted, most organisations will shift back towards a form of hybrid working, involving employees operating from homes, offices and even public places – and this shift will drive physical and technological change.
Many organisations will rethink their office presence. Some will downsize to reflect the fact that fewer employees are in the workspace at one time. We may see physical spaces reimagined as “working hubs”, where workers are free to drop in to get together to discuss ideas. Traditional workstations could be replaced by enclosed booths for video conferences and hybrid spaces designed for breakouts and informal catchups.