As business leaders contemplate a return to the office, it’s becoming clear that remote working is here to stay. And, with the pandemic bringing about the world’s biggest workplace experiment, what does the future hold for employers and their staff, who are seeking new ways of working?

Much has been said about how the pandemic is prompting urbanites to ditch the city for the country. But this narrative doesn’t jibe with working-class Britons, many of whom don’t have the luxury of working remotely. For them, the pandemic has made communities more tight-knit.

The pandemic sparked new ways of working and traveling, empowering many people to think about living somewhere else and embracing remote work. In a response to these shifts, Airbnb is offering coupons to those considering a relocation, helping them to try before they buy.

The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified the need for change in various parts of everyday life – including the ways people get around. How are renewed concerns about hygiene, the environment, and physical safety sparking a shift to make urban hubs accessible and equitable to all Americans?