Speed and convenience have become the consumer norm. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, when people worldwide were introduced to instant access to goods and services via apps and digital platforms, the supply and demand considerably grew and splintered. The 'I need it now' culture shows no signs of slowing down, ye...

Breakfast is back. After years of cereal bars and to-go coffees, the slower pace of WFH mornings has boosted demand for sausages, waffles, and cereals. And with remote working looking likely to stick to some degree, food manufacturers are confident this shift will continue post-pandemic.

With most employees expecting to operate from home at least occasionally post-pandemic, remote work is here to stay. Yet while it may bring greater convenience, WFH has its fair share of challenges, from employee alienation to Zoom fatigue. So, as people adjust to the new normal of hybrid working, they want their employers to demonstrate emotional intelligence.

Company leaders are eager to return to reopened offices while workers want WFH to continue, signaling a disparity between employer and employee mindsets. As people reevaluate their workplace expectations, they're calling for hybrid working policies that meet the needs of all staff.

There’s been lots of talk of WFH futures, but as restrictions lift, not everybody wants to stay at home. With predictions about what the future of work might look like, Canvas8 spoke to eight Britons to understand what they miss from the office and how they’re feeling about the new normal.