How the COVID-19 Pandemic , Has Changed the Workplace.<br />NBC News reports that economists and researchers believe working in the United States will never "return to normal" after the COVID-19 pandemic. .<br />Anu Madgavkar, a partner and researcher at the McKinsey <br />Global Institute, says that jobs which require close <br />human contact will see the most dramatic transformation. .<br />Anu Madgavkar, a partner and researcher at the McKinsey <br />Global Institute, says that jobs which require close <br />human contact will see the most dramatic transformation. .<br />According to Madgavkar, many <br />of these sectors will look to e-commerce <br />or automation in the post-pandemic world. .<br />There’s a drive toward wanting to manage risks and limit the number of people that can spread infections, Anu Madgavkar, partner and researcher <br />at the McKinsey Global Institute, via NBC.<br />Companies are also thinking <br />more about how to streamline their <br />cost base and operating structures, <br />and fewer people want to work <br />in a traditional, in-person setting, Anu Madgavkar, partner and researcher <br />at the McKinsey Global Institute, via NBC.<br />According to McKinsey research, <br />over 100 million workers will have to seek a new <br />career due to pandemic-induced labor disruptions. .<br />Anthony Klotz, an organizational psychologist and professor <br />at Texas A&M University, believes the tightening labor market <br />will drive companies to focus on employee well-being. .<br />Anthony Klotz, an organizational psychologist and professor <br />at Texas A&M University, believes the tightening labor market <br />will drive companies to focus on employee well-being. .<br />Klotz suggests this could take the form <br />of more paid time off, flexible hours and other <br />benefits to create a healthier work culture. .<br />Klotz suggests this could take the form <br />of more paid time off, flexible hours and other <br />benefits to create a healthier work culture. .<br />Karin Kimbrough, LinkedIn’s chief economist, <br />believes that Gen Z's role in the workforce <br />has been accelerated by the pandemic.<br />In the age of COVID, younger employees <br />are looking for purpose, a reason to feel <br />attached to a particular company and <br />we’re seeing more companies, as a result, <br />strengthen their approach to sustainability <br />and comment on political issues… <br />you didn’t see that 10 years ago, Karin Kimbrough, LinkedIn Chief Economist, via NBC News.<br />In the age of COVID, younger employees <br />are looking for purpose, a reason to feel <br />attached to a particular company and <br />we’re seeing more companies, as a result, <br />strengthen their approach to sustainability <br />and comment on political issues… <br />you didn’t see that 10 years ago, Karin Kimbrough, LinkedIn Chief Economist, via NBC News
