Work

If the pandemic has taught us anything about work, it’s that we don’t need to be pulling long hours in an office to be productive. So, why is presenteeism still so important?

Unable to find enough workers, employers are turning to technology to perform tasks—and women are likely to be the hardest hit.

There’s a wild card in the push to return to pre-pandemic life: Many workers don’t want to go back to the jobs they once had. Layoffs and lockdowns, combined with enhanced unemployment benefits and stimulus checks, gave many Americans the time and the financial cushion to rethink their careers.

The majority of employees expect to return to the office for at least four days a week post-pandemic, according to research from workplace design brand Steelcase.

Landlords and designers are adding more outdoor space to office buildings, so employees can actually work outside.