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Working remotely • The pandemic took us all by surprise. Our homes turned into offices, schools and gyms virtually overnight. What was previously impossible, was now real. • The corporations whose organisation had been more flexible before the pandemic found it easier to adapt to this change. The companies that relied mostly on office work, however, found it revolutionary. • After the initial period of complete chaos, a new work order was finally established. In many cases working remotely turned out to be rather convenient for specific jobs and assignments. Unfortunately, projects that require creativity and innovativeness proceed much more effectively when the employees can meet up in the real world and draw on the synergy effect, which becomes apparent, e.g. when people are brainstorming. • Those who had favourable working conditions at their own home often appreciated the possibility of working from there. They did not have to waste their time in traffic jams or expose themselves to meeting numerous people in the office building. Unfortunately, this option was not available to everybody. We appreciated what the office can offer only after we were forced to spend hours working on a sofa. We need people • Humans are social creatures. They require interaction and the feeling of togetherness. That is what we missed the most during the lockdown. • It became evident that the social aspect of work also matters. Video calls cannot replace informal meetings over a cup of coffee. We then lose the human touch, the spirit of our daily work. We need face-to-face contact with others. Not everything can be settled or solved via the computer screen. Corporate identity and commitment • Successful companies are usually aware of organisational culture importance. Communication is an obvious, an integral part of a company. Its elements are deeply rooted in everyday activities performed in the office. During the pandemic we missed these everyday rituals, all the ongoing, live communication or the opportunity to sense the current mood and vibe of the company. Employees slowly drifted apart whereas the ties between the people and the organisation gradually weakened. • The onboardingprocess for newly hiredemployees proved to be particularly challenging. Without the opportunity to observe the office environment new employees found it difficult to experience the atmosphere of the office and to be emerged in the specific organisational culture. What have we learnt from the pandemic? 02 Contents