When Virtual Meets Reality: Transitioning back to normality and hybrid ways of working

When Virtual Meets Reality: Transitioning back to normality and hybrid ways of working

The word we all, no doubt, bandied around throughout the thick of the pandemic. And whilst it may have started to irk some amongst us, there’s no doubting that the global adaption of the new ‘standard’ corporate working climate was, indeed, unprecedented. The health and wellbeing of family, friends, citizens and employees – now more than ever – is at the front of our collective mentality. As a leader you do not only need to take care of your business continuity, but also understand what is required to meet the expectations of stakeholders such as business partners, employees and communities. From travel restrictions to the growth of working from home and wild swings in equity and commodity markets, the last year has changed our region. But, what is the next step? And how do we address the new wave of working brought about by COVID-19? Following the initial novelty – for those of us able to exercise this privilege – of working from home came a sense of fatigue. Growing tiresome of virtual quiz sessions, rather, many of us are craving some form of social interaction with our colleagues. I know I am not alone in this. that, whilst most