With the help of a fast-acting, competent information technology department, businesses made a rapid switch to remote work last year, as the enterprise did its role in helping to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Despite a few snags—related to connectivity and security that were quickly addressed—remote work was a success. Both employer and employee conquered trust issues and demonstrated comparable or better productivity while away from the familiarity of being in each other’s line of sight.

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