The pandemic has dramatically accelerated the shift to remote work and the majority of employees are happy to abandon the office. With a country estate, loneliness-beating coworking community, best-in-class amenities, and a packed events calendar, Birch could spell the future of bleisure.

As a result of the pandemic, the travel industry is introducing new ways for people to travel and feel safe. Airbnb implemented 100 changes in May 2021 to adapt its platform to fit customers who are tethered by work but still want to travel to new places and stay for longer once there.

The pandemic has caused many companies to reevaluate working and organisational arrangements, including around employee travel. With the possibility of the pandemic coming to an end, there are signs of a return to corporate travel with FOMO, in particular, being a key driver among employees.

In contrast to the UK and the US, workers in France have not been quitting their jobs in high numbers. With different approaches to employment, France has avoided a workforce exodus and stands as a reminder of the importance of strengthening worker-employer links to encourage retention.