Virtual Commute
When offices turned to remote-working in 2020, one of the big reliefs for many people was the time saved in commuting to and from the office. But soon people started complaining about not having a clear start and end to their workday and said they miss their office commute. It is interesting to note how the 'job to be done' of the commute was not just physical transportation but mentally moving people into their 'work zone'.
Microsoft Teams, the collaboration software that has focused on employee productivity and connectivity is planning to launch a new feature in 2021 - virtual commute! Employees can use these slots to plan their goals for the day in the morning slot and reflect on how the day went in the evening slot.
What do you think about bookending your workday like this?