Businesses and individuals are beginning to understand that the future of work may look very different than it did just a few months ago, with working from home on the rise and jobs rapidly transitioning between industries. This can understandably make it feel difficult to prepare for the next phase of your career, but there are foundational steps you can take to bolster your brand.

Networking does not always require in person coffee, lunches or evenings out. With creativity and resolve, connecting meaningfully with others can be done remotely and across different time zones and geographies.

The world of work has significantly changed in recent months, with many workers facing difficulties as a result. Both temporary furloughs and permanent layoffs have led some to rush out to look for other work, but this period of change can also act as an opportunity to re-evaluate career goals and consider pivoting into new opportunities.

In today’s changing jobs market, we are seeing shifts in what employers are looking for within the assessment and recruitment processes. There is a new trait that is being prioritised when hiring that will help organisations build teams to get the most out of new technologies and their employees – and that’s the Learnability Quotient (LQ).

Like many of us, I was surprised and impressed at just how adaptable the UK workforce proved itself to be in its first response to the Covid-19 health crisis, with many businesses up and running remotely in a matter of days. Now, as we carefully descend the other side of the curve, we face a new set of challenges. As people, businesses and economies around the world start thinking about a return to “normal”, essential planning is needed to normalise the workplace, limit damage to the economy and help people make a meaningful living.

Covid-19 has significantly changed the way we do business and as companies begin to reopen offices, the virus’s impact will remain felt. ManpowerGroup’s Senior HR Business Partner, Leanne Winter, recently led a 30-minute conversation on how companies can prioritise the mental health of employees as they create a plan forward, which can now be viewed on-demand.

We all know that today regular upskilling is the new normal for workers hoping to stay relevant and employable throughout their career. Career development and upskilling requires consistent effort, and when you work remotely there are certain things that you should keep in mind.

While businesses across the country have started the process of coming out of the Covid-19 lockdown, employers are reporting the weakest Outlook since records began in 1992. Hiring intentions for the third quarter of 2020 are down to -12%, with a sharp drop across all major sectors.

Take a breath. Rest your eyes. Get some fresh air. These are common sense actions, but teams that work remotely can forget to take care of themselves – especially if they feel isolated. Leaders can help foster a healthy team by actively promoting beneficial habits. Here are ways to boost healthiness with a remote team and prioritise mental wellbeing.