With people around the world being urged to socially distance themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic, remote working has fast become a new normal. How can employers bring their staff together (virtually) during this turbulent time, and what are the key challenges remote workers face?

A viral TikTok of a tutorial teaching women to email 'like a man' has sparked discussion on #CorporateTok around women’s experiences in the workforce. It’s an example of how social media can facilitate digital protest and allow women to collectively confront and tackle gender inequality.

The pandemic has shaken up work culture across the US. There’s an increased demand for flexibility as well as growing interest in both upskilling and development. Canvas8 spoke to eight Americans to learn more about what they expect from employers in a post-pandemic world.

Crying on the job would have decimated a leader’s credibility in the not-so-distant past. But the emotional landscape of the pandemic has kickstarted the pre-existing shift towards more empathetic leadership. As normal life unravels, we're appreciating the candour of leaders who cry.