Hard to believe now, but a late 2019 study1 found that only 45% of US companies allowed remote work. Globally, the number was 41%. Progressive companies were strategizing ways to slowly increase that percentage in order to stay competitive in a tight job market. But those “careful” plans were thrown out the window with COVID-19 with the sudden need to shut down entire offices in a matter of days. The situation continues to evolve, but it is clear that entire work complexes can’t conduct business from their kitchen tables forever, especially for organizations relying on in-person operations and management, such as manufacturing or retail.
Ramping Up for the New Work Reality
