It’s tough to put figures on the impact of the pandemic on our lives but a national survey released by NTU has done just that, with results showing a shift in workplace reality and expectations. Over 82% of respondents revealed their use of video conferencing tools increased, with nearly half experiencing fatigue as a result of this. Social isolation is an issue, however, with almost one in two admitting they have felt this “sometimes” to “often” in the last few months. Still, video conferencing looks likely to be here to stay, with 8 in 10 Singaporeans keen to have some form of work-from-home arrangement even after the pandemic is over.

This story was published in the Jan-Mar 2021 issue of HEY!. To read it and other stories from this issue in print, click here.