There has been a flurry of research into the costs and benefits of remote work. Many people posit that remote work is a guaranteed way to strengthen employee engagement, yet there are equally strong advocates for in-person work. So, what’s the optimal solution for office-based employees?

While widespread remote working was instigated during the pandemic, ideas to develop a ‘remote-first’ workforce have been pushed by prominent advocates for years. Now, with companies like Airbnb and Spotify having shifted to this model, could this future be within reach? And is the world ready for it?

The rise of remote working is reshaping cities, raising debates about the long-term consequences for public transport, urban amenities, and cognitive labour. Canvas8 spoke to Libby Sander, an internationally renowned expert on the workplace, about how new work realities could transform cities.

As companies and employees adopt a hybrid approach to work and nine-to-five jobs become more fluid, the idea of traditional office spaces has been upended. InfinitSpace is meeting demands for hybrid-working environments by supporting landlords in their transition to flexible workspaces.