Working from home will likely turn into a permanent hybrid work/office model. That sounds great, but it also brings its own set of problems.
What life will look like in 2050
The massive shift to remote work seen over the past year is likely to continue, says a new in-depth report from Microsoft. It could reshape cities, change our lives, and alter the relationships we have with our colleagues. Will we move away from the big city? Can remote work, and specifically hybrid working, be sustainable?
"I think we'll see more 'flexible' work become the norm," Sukhi Jutla, co-founder and chief operating officer of MarketOrders, told Lifewire via email. "For example, it'll be OK to have a doctor's appointment in the afternoon, where you might have to be 'offline' for a few hours and then log back in and do the work a little later."
According to Microsoft, more than 70% of employees want to continue working remotely. At the same time, more than 65% want to spend more time with their teams. And this is one of the biggest remote work dilemmas that a hybrid model could solve.
