Businesses & Employees Return to the Workplace as Economy Reopens

Millions of employees began working from home when the COVID19 pandemic hit the globe in March 2020. Series of community lockdowns and restrictions have been imposed demanding nearly every individual to stay at home for months. From businesses closing down to people losing their jobs, this health crisis has clearly caused the most serious disruption to workplaces while continuously putting pressure on the global economy.

Alongside efforts to address the ongoing pandemic, country leaders have altered their way of working to ensure safety among its members and thrive amid the current circumstances. Business owners were forced to innovate and get creative in formulating solutions to accommodate a whole new set of requirements from its employees and clients. The year-long upheaval due to the COVID19 crisis made working from home the 'new norm' for many companies and professionals.

The Return of Employees in Workplaces

After months of uncertainty, a lot of business districts across the country were filled with teams of professionals striving for face-to-face collaboration and better social opportunities outside of their homes.

Today, as the pandemic situation improves and the vaccination rate increases, many business leaders are now getting ready for the 'next normal'. From redesigning offices, adjusting work patterns to implementing flexible working arrangements, companies have started to welcome their employees back in the office.