Zoom fatigue is impacting women more than men, according to research. As people shape their ideal working environment post-pandemic, they need targeted support that recognises and caters to their needs – offering an opportunity for brands to help create optimum, inclusive working environments.

Leading a team can be difficult at the best of times, and amid a mass uptake of remote working due to COVID-19, fresh challenges have emerged. Canvas8 spoke to Ina Purvanova, professor of leadership and management at Drake University, to learn the traits of a great virtual leader.

Airbnb has partnered with the IOC and IPC to create ‘Tokyo Together’, a programme of experiences with Olympians and Paralympians both IRL and online. The initiative offers fans alternative ways of engaging with athletes while live spectatorship is off the cards.

How are Gen Zers ushering in the end for gender binaries? Why might city life change for good? And what might solo living look like in the post-pandemic era? This Cultural Snapshot uses local stats and case studies to explore the behavioural norms shared by Japanese people in 2021.