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The office has a future
Random workplace chatter is still highly valued for sparking innovation, even though remote work is here to stay post-pandemic. In the first edition of the relaunched Tech section every Tuesday, The Straits Times speaks to tech giants and experts to get their views.
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Casual encounters in the office cafe, lounge or hallway - or "water-cooler moments" as they are known - have long been associated with the increased collaboration and innovation that contributed to the success of technology firms like Google and Apple.
But when the Covid-19 pandemic struck and the world went virtual, these unplanned encounters were disrupted.
