Adapting To The Next Normal & New Dynamics Of Work

The workplace industry is undergoing a complete transformation with new approaches, evolved strategies and leaner budgets. Given this, the third edition of the webinar series delved into the strategies and methodologies adopted by organisations in its effort to adapt to the new normal.

The impact of COVID-19 on businesses, of all shapes and sizes, around the world has caused a seismic shift in how we conduct our work. As we fight to contain the pandemic, we’ve hit the fast forward button on many technologies that were already in place – from touch-free offices to remote working and virtual meetings. While the daily office grind will eventually resume, the widespread consensus is that it won’t be a return to business as usual as we know it – or rather, knew it. The workplace industry is undergoing a complete transformation with new approaches, evolved strategies and leaner budgets. Given this, the third edition of the webinar delved into understanding how companies are adjusting and adapting to this shift.

The panel discussion was moderated by Deben Moza, Executive Director – Project Management Services, Knight Frank, and he initiated the discussion with questions on “How organisations are building resilience in preparation for the next normal? How are companies with large portfolio strategising re-entry and how are they planning to manage the large scale impacts of the pandemic?”