In a few short months, we will have reached the two-year anniversary since the Covid pandemic first shut down schools and offices throughout the world. Different regions and countries have taken varied approaches to addressing the health, social and economic challenges that the pandemic has presented. While some countries continue to impose nationwide lockdowns, others have returned to a semblance of normalcy. In both contexts, however, the ways in which we work and live have undergone irreversible changes.
Given the tectonic shift towards remote and hybrid work, companies need to answer big questions on how to maintain visibility, stay connected, and build a company culture without relying on a shared, in-person workspace. This challenge is made more complicated by the fact that some HR and coworking technologies are still in their infancy while companies are reshuffling their budgets to invest in a new breed of workplace planning and organization. The evolution of HR technology will shape the ways in which companies respond to massive trends like the Great Resignation and the ensuing war for talent.