Venture: Offices for the 21st Century

Issue 58

The pandemic was a tough period, but the businesses that managed to survive came out of it in better shape. Technology has improved, and we all discovered how much could be achieved by working from home. If it had happened a few years earlier, I doubt the government would have been able to send us home, and the world would have truly stopped.

As lockdowns ended, we realised how much we missed the office. It wasn’t just that home became too comfortable, but Zoom calls have their limits, and productive companies need their staff to interact. This was even more important for the junior staff who were eager to learn.

As we settle into this post-pandemic era, the workplace has evolved, and flexibility is key. The modern office needs to be inspirational yet cope with changing circumstances. This company has been weighed down since the pandemic, but recovery is now well underway.