On My Mind

What we lose when we lose the office

Eavesdropping is a good way to learn about company culture and pick up skills from colleagues, but working from home robs us of this

Offices emptied out earlier in 2020 because of the pandemic. PHOTO: ST FILE
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We're almost there. Just another eight days until the sweet, sweet relief of phase three.

Come Dec 28, we will finally be able to dine in groups of up to eight people. I can't wait.

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