Many of us commute to our workplaces without really asking why. 

Each day we busy ourselves to the point of being overwhelmed - creating something of a burnout epidemic. 

How did we get here? 

Offices are a relatively recent addition to humankind...but now we’ve been offered a new way: remote working gives us time to reflect on what the office was for and what our jobs actually consist of. 

For many of us we’re at the start of our journey into remote working, but what can the veterans tell us about how to succeed?

What changes can you make to your home, schedule or personal life that will help you increase your productivity? 

And is it possible to be better at your job than you were in the office? 

Video calls are dazzling technology that previous generations would have swooned at, but it doesn’t feel like that when our laptops are overheating from the 10th call of the day. 

Is there a best way to succeed with video calls? 

We look into some of the most interesting alternatives like silent meetings and ‘magic time’.

The best work teams can feel like a group of close friends. But when work is done remotely how much of that connection is lost. 

Can we sustain meaningful relationships with colleagues through a computer screen? 

What’s the impact of remote working on our mental health? 

Forty-two per cent of office workers reported feeling isolated at work, how will that change as we work from home? 

Importantly - at a time when we’re more aware of representation than ever before - we ask; ‘is remote work less inclusive?’

Before we all rush to buy a smallholding and invest in the latest hi-tech home-office solutions, is it too early to call a time of death on the traditional office? 

What are the golden rules that will enable us to maximise our home-working productivity, whilst enjoying the perfect work-life balance?