Looking Ahead: How will Covid-19 shape 2021

Much of 2020 was spent in firefighting mode. We were reacting to events, hastily putting together workarounds in the face of unexpected problems and focusing on survival.

2021 will be different. For one thing, the vaccine rollout means that restrictions on movement and contact will (hopefully) ease. So, can we expect economies and businesses to revert back to their pre-Covid state? Probably not. While Covid-19 threw up new challenges, it also accelerated trends that were there already. From our attitude to the daily commute, right through to the c-suite decision-making process, things have shifted – and those changes will most likely remain.

Here’s a closer look at some of these key trends and how they are likely to shape the coming year.