Invest in space and technology to bridge the physical and digital worlds 2 “Along with physical spaces, organizations need to invest in technology that enables people to fully participate from home, in the office, on the go, and from the manufacturing floor. This includes creating inclusive meetings experiences where everyone can contribute regardless of location. Our vision at Microsoft includes changes to meeting room layouts with the addition of multiple screens to create dynamic views of participants, chat, whiteboards, content, and notes. We’ll also enhance in - room technologies to help remote workers track and participate in the flow of the meeting.” – Jared Spataro, CVP at Microsoft 365 Second only to proper safety measures — workers expect a post - pandemic office to be a compelling and energetic space that creates a sense of community they can’t get working from home, says Gale Moutrey, Vice President of Workplace Innovation at Steelcase. • Many companies will also need space set aside for focused work. • Most organizations will require a mix of collaboration, meeting, and focus space, in addition to spaces that encourage informal social interactions. Office space no longer stops at the office. It extends to at home setup. • Companies will need to take more responsibility for employee home offices. This will be essential to making remote workers feel included — particularly for those who are early in career, and those with fewer resources.