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?

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.

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.

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.