The office will never be the same
Icons by Maria Kislitsina (Design by Sara Chodosh/)In The Modern Office, PopSci gives readers a glimpse into the workplace of the future, from seismic COVID-era shifts in our built environment to the long-awaited demise of the 9-to-5.COVID-19 has accelerated our move towards the modern office. (Laura Davidson/)The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic immediately altered when, where, and how we work, and more changes are yet to come. As public health officials have come to understand more about the novel coronavirus, it’s become increasingly clear that our offices, our most common commute strategies, and even our elevator rides can contribute to the spread of this deadly disease. But protecting people from the ravages of COVID while still processing invoices and running meetings is a tricky balance, and one we’re only just beginning to strike.The typical American workday is already radically different than it was in February: The percentage of employees in the US working...