Amid the coronavirus pandemic, there is something odd that is taking place. There is a growing disagreement on how the future of the workplace will look like. While some professionals believe that the workplace will still be done in the office, many people are beginning to see otherwise. It is fast emerging that the future of the workplace is remote working. After COVID-19 forced organizations to shut their physical offices and shifted to working from home, it has emerged that remote working is a viable alternative for many companies.

During an already stressful time for many organizations, planning a virtual meeting can be overwhelming. Logistics quickly become headaches: Did everyone receive the meeting invite? Will they all be there on time? Add technical issues like crashing video calls, using multiple digital tools for one meeting or scrambling to locate documents, and a meeting becomes a recipe for headaches. This has made meetings tougher and also robbed them of fun and productivity.

Congratulations – you and a few business partners just launched your new company. The next few months that follow will be a whirlwind of getting your business off the ground from fundraising to purchasing equipment and hiring employees. Too say you’ll be busy is an understatement. But don’t forget – no matter how hectic things are –create a shareholder agreement to protect yourself and your company.

As different states in the US continue implementing the stay at home order to limit the spread of the coronavirus, the majority of the nonessential businesses such as movie theatres, bars, restaurants, and other businesses continue to be closed. However, essential service providers, such as grocery stores remain open, and people are allowed to go shopping in such areas. However, the biggest concern is what will happen to nonessential businesses. Similarly, differentiating an essential business from the nonessential businesses is one of the challenges that have rocked government agencies.