Opinion

May 5, 2021

Remote work hasn’t got anything on the office

Why allowing employees to work from home forever is a mistake.


Simon O'Kane

4 min read

Covid-19 has forced organisations around the world to rethink the workplace. Remote work has quickly become synonymous with greater flexibility, and has accelerated digital transformation strategies, enabling teams to collaborate through global lockdowns. 

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