he concept of remote working is nothing new. Nor is ‘work-life balance’, which has become somewhat of a buzzword over recent years. However, 2020 was probably the first time any of us began to experience true work-life balance.
This year has clearly demonstrated that working from home does actually, well, work — in the electronics industry as well as many other sectors. As such, employers have become more mindful about giving staff the tools they need to succeed whilst allowing them to ‘switch off’. Next year will be all about refining and continuing to invest in this new way of working.
Going forward, the challenge will be ensuring companies maintain a single entity, particularly in an industry like electronics where some can work remotely, but others cannot. Everybody — whether they are at home or in the factory — should feel part of the business.
