The post-Covid work-life balancing act: How will companies create the new normal of flexible working?

Future for office working bright - but with a twist

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We have almost reached the one-year mark since lockdowns began and entire workforces were required to work from home.

The first few months were a huge learning curve for most firms, with many immediately questioning the pros and cons of this new way of working. A key assumption was that our work-life balance would improve greatly. The reality is the term 'work-life balance' actually means something completely different today from what it did a year ago. Working from home during a pandemic is not what is considered the typical working from home environment. Industry Voice: How working flexibly can give investors an edge There is an array of personal circumstances that affect our ability to strik...

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