In 2020 everyone donned an extra hat – parents became tutors, and some became caregivers for vulnerable relatives – all while continuing to work. People needed mental health breaks and personal time to adjust, and in 2021, they’re calling for workplace flexibility to be the new standard.

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?

While the benefits of WFH during the pandemic were more immediately felt by employees, UK employers have had a year to assess how the shift has impacted them. Their positive outlook on homeworking is likely to cement changes in the UK’s post-pandemic work-life balance.

COVID-19 made Britons reevaluate what they considered to be important in life, and for many, establishing a healthy work-life balance has become a priority. Canvas8 spoke to eight people from across the UK to learn how they’re planning to adapt their careers in the wake of the pandemic.