Five years since Covid: How has work changed?

It’s been half a decade since the pandemic altered our lives and the UK went into lockdown. Our working worlds transformed overnight, leading to ongoing debates about the ‘new normal’ versus ‘return to normal’, major organisational overhauls, concerns about deteriorating health and AI breakthroughs. This five-year anniversary grants us a poignant moment to reflect on what’s changed – for better and for worse – in the work and HR landscape. Join us for an insightful virtual roundtable discussion with leading HR experts as we examine the world of work 5 years after the pandemic’s arrival. Our panelists include: 1. Hannah Gore, Head of People at QS 2. Shakil Butt, multi award winning HR professional and EDI specialist 3. Deborah Hartung, leadership and workplace culture strategist Together, we discuss the progress and pitfalls that have shaped the workplace as we now know it, and consider what the next 5 years might hold for work. We explore... – Hybrid working gripes and the rise in RTO mandates – The state of DEI: From the #BLM movement to Trump’s DEI pushback – The long-tail impact of Covid on employee wellbeing – AI breakthroughs and their impact on work – Why trust in employers is deteriorating – The future of work: what HR can do NOW to impact a brighter future Watch now for an engaging discussion on how work has changed five years on...