Successful vaccine rollouts may signal a return to offices in 2021, but given the pandemic’s drastic impact on people’s values and attitudes, what will they expect from employers going forwards? Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Naeema Pasha of the Henley Business School about the future of work.

The COVID-19 crisis has laid bare the precarious nature of gig-based work, especially for Gen Zers and Yers. With young people facing dim career prospects amid an economic downturn, how can businesses within the gig economy evolve to acknowledge their reconfigured needs and values?

Long known as a place of staid corporate communications, there’s been a shift in the tone of viral LinkedIn posts. The rise of more candid and personal conversations on the platform is indicative of evolving attitudes to work and professionalism in the wake of the pandemic.

Remote working during the pandemic broke down boundaries between people’s private and professional lives, and for some, these blurred lines have resulted in widespread burnout. So, how can working culture be redefined to create healthier and more empowered environments?

As people continue to turn to freelance and portfolio careers, they can be at risk of missing out on HR benefits of full-time employment. My Career Capital is helping Aussie freelancers take control of career trajectories through performance management, personal brand training, and career coaching.

The gig economy recruitment model means many workers have to pay high fees to middlemen while many companies struggle to search for new talent, also incurring recruiter fees. Braintrust aims to change this recruiting model by creating a decentralized marketplace using blockchain technology.

Despite the majority of jobseekers being more attracted to companies that make a commitment to diversity and inclusion, many employers are lagging behind. Hive Diversity, a diversity-focused virtual recruitment platform, connects graduates with firms that are prioritizing inclusion.

Global crises like pandemics have monumental effects on humanity. COVID-19 has ignited interest among young people in helping to bring about solutions to global problems. As a result, many are opting for careers in the science field as they aspire to make a greater difference in the world.