As people across the globe abruptly adjust to remote working, many have faced challenges – from WiFi woes to toddler tantrums on Zoom. Canvas8 spoke to Dave Cook, an anthropologist at University College London, to better understand how people can perform their best when working remotely.

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?

With Singaporeans spending more time indoors, their interest in multipurpose interiors is growing, from retractable desks to glammed-up gardens. As COVID-19 shakes up people's expectations of the home, there’s an opportunity for brands to help them match comfort with functionality.

From ditching suits for sweats to embracing video conferences, working from home during the pandemic has caused people to question aspects of the traditional office. One result is that people expect flexible working moving forward, creating opportunities to improve the home office.