2020 was an unprecedented year. One of major upheaval, which led to changes, which led to new ways of thinking and working. Due to lockdowns, employees were either furloughed, worked from home or continued to work in the workplace. Everyone’s experience was different.
And all of these solutions pose their own issues and have had a level of impact on company culture. Employees returning to work may have anxieties about mixing again and concerns regarding their skills. Will they still be able to do their job efficiently? Will there still be a job for them to go back to?
Those who continued to work throughout the pandemic, whether at home or in the workplace, may be tired, worn out by the different demands that will have been placed on them. Working from home when you are not used to it requires a shift in thinking, and this is made even more difficult when you are surrounded by family members whilst trying to work.
Whilst some employers may decide to continue with flexible working schemes, allowing staff to work from home on a permanent or temporary basis. Another change in working habits and practice that we have to work through.
