The future of work
Our journalists give an insight into how the pandemic will change the world of work forever—quite possibly for the better.
The covid-19 pandemic has taken a terrible toll on workers around the world: the drop in employment is 14 times bigger than that seen after the financial crisis a decade ago. It has also forced a radical shift in working habits, with many having to quickly adapt to working remotely. As vaccinations roll out and lockdowns begin to ease, the disruption caused by covid provides an opportunity to reimagine the world of work for the better.
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