The future of work is now — at least that is how it seems. We have ticked lots of boxes in recent weeks . . .
More working from home — tick. Working flexible hours — tick. Fewer commutes — tick. Less time in face-to-face meetings — tick. Fathers spending more time at home with their children and family — tick. Becoming more like a “digital native” — tick. Reaching out to our communities — tick. Executives empathising with employees’ domestic situations — tick. We have also had experiences we had not expected: home schooling our kids, physical separation from our friends, only virtual meetings with colleagues.
During this short period of time we have altered a host of attitudes, behaviours and skills which will inform our future. To get a sense of the evolution of these attitudes, since March 17 (day one for me) I have kept a diary, written a series of columns, ran a number of webinars, and polled executives every week or two. Here is what I have found.