When the pandemic began, many people were happy to swap the monotony and hassle of their commute for an extra hour in bed. But as WFH becomes a long-term reality, people are struggling to separate their professional and domestic lives. Microsoft’s virtual commute seeks to offer a solution.

With people around the world being urged to socially distance themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic, remote working has fast become a new normal. How can employers bring their staff together (virtually) during this turbulent time, and what are the key challenges remote workers face?

As people across the globe abruptly adjust to remote working, many have faced challenges – from WiFi woes to toddler tantrums on Zoom. Canvas8 spoke to Dave Cook, an anthropologist at University College London, to better understand how people can perform their best when working remotely.

While start-up perks may conjure images of unlimited vacation and beer on tap, COVID-19 has shone a light on the types of benefits people actually want from their workplaces. With people working from home and parents trying to multitask, there’s a growing demand for more inclusive perks.