Work from home

The advent of the Internet and other technology advances in recent years has made working from home — whether for themselves or corporations — much easier than in the 1980s when only 10% of Americans could pull that off.

Office rental prices across the country have been dropping precipitously, as fewer than 20% of office workers were back at their desks as of the end of last year.

Extended-stay discounts, the reopening of certain international borders, and better awareness on the precautions to take when traveling have further enabled a second-wave exodus.

Employers need to evaluate their company culture and policies to maintain employee well-being.

Office romance is on the rise and employees are becoming more brazen when it comes to expensing personal items during COVID-19.

More than 2.1 million women have left the workforce completely since February 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Employees are still asking their colleagues out on dates despite the virtual office environment.

Remote work is increasing energy consumption in U.S. homes, but employees have the opportunity to switch to clean energy.

Employers have big plans to recruit more workers in 2021. But deciding where they’ll work is the most recent workplace debate.

Providing employees with options for both remote and in-person work arrangements will shape the future workplace.