With more people working from home, internet use has surged by 60%.

And as the outbreak goes global, remote work could emerge as a vital public health strategy.

The coronavirus has forced millions of people into quarantine and self-isolation.

That means millions of people are working from home some for the first time.

Why is the corporate world playing catch-up now, and will the coronavirus pandemic lead to permanent changes in the way we work?

The beginning of the pandemic was a huge shock to the system.

Suddenly, our daily routines were upended.

Our lives were turned upside down.

Some businesses were forced to close entirely.

Others made a rocky transition to remote work.

The schools grappled with the best way to keep students engaged with online learning.

There were countless challenges.

And while the experience has been incredibly painful for most everyone,

it has also, strangely, given us an opportunity, whether we wanted it or not,

to test what works and what doesn't in a socially distanced world.

And the unwanted experiment we've all endured has perhaps surprisingly taught us some things

that will likely find useful in post-pandemic life.

Some businesses found that remote work was actually better for their bottom line.

Some employees traded long commutes for more quality time with their families.

Some students found they flourished without the distractions of a busy or crowded classroom.

It's not like remote work is new.

There are some sectors where it's quite common.

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