Why doing business will never be the same after Covid-19 – The National

  • Date: 29-Mar-2020
  • Source: The National
  • Sector:Economy
  • Country:Middle East
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Why doing business will never be the same after Covid-19 – The National

For managers the present pandemic is a case study for the future. We have never felt so accountable for simple actions such as leaving our homes or shaking someone's hand as we do now.. The actions we take today, will shape businesses and the lives of people in the future.. For years, different business writers, and entrepreneurs have been advocating working from home.. The flexible hour option was put forward as an option to be adopted by many organisations in the advent of the digital age not only to save time, but to help their team members lead better lives.. A number of business acquaintances have realised an increase of productivity due to less office distractions and less time spent on commuting.. Some questioned why the option to work remotely wasn't available before, now that it's evident such a flexible arrangement is viable, in large part thanks to the advancement of technology.. Working remotely will become an option provided to employees .. It might be rolled out as a number of days per month that allows an employee to work from home, or it could be a long-term option, where certain jobs might be handled by others working remotely.. The