COVID-19 has altered the dynamic of every facet of our lives. Perhaps, above all else, it has affected how we work. Remote work is not just a novelty of the quarantine. It is a reality that will be with us for the long-term future. 

Granted, remote work was occurring before the 2020 lockdown. But when the pandemic struck, the trajectory of remote work for nonessential workers was stratospheric. The traditional work model of commuting to a job and returning home, day in and day out, is evolving into other models. The “hybrid” work model has seen a rise in popularity with employees working part of the week in the office and part of the week at home. Companies are also closing locations and providing “office hubs” for employees that allow for continued remote work and more convenient access to an office, if and when necessary.