Which brings us back to the realities COVID-19 is forcing America to face. Many jobs can be performed from home. A third of the global workforce already engages in remote work. American businesses have failed our more vulnerable communities by denying accommodations we willingly offer abled members.
A better tomorrow
We will make it through this current pandemic. Though we’re late to act, many states at the center of the epidemic are taking action to halt the spread of the virus. As of today, 17 U.S. states have issued some form of Stay at Home order, which also halts the operation nonessential businesses. The ability to work remotely may well be the thing that keeps businesses operating and our economy moving.
When the pandemic is over and we can once again resume our normal lives, what will normal look like? Will businesses revert to the old model? Or will we see more businesses embracing remote work?
This could well be part of the solution to many of the problems our world faces. We’ve seen air pollution cut all over the world as traffic in major cities like L.A. is reduced because people are forced to stay home.
