Startups see value in shared working space of physical offices
They have adapted well to remote working but market watchers say lack of physical interaction between colleagues may make a dent on their creative process
Singapore
PLEXIGLASS barriers along silo-ed desks. Transparent bubble pods in meeting rooms. Staggered pantry timings to reduce interaction.
Will this really be what offices look like against a Covid-19 backdrop? Several startups The Business Times spoke to said that they would rather continue to work remotely than go into an office devoid of interaction. Most say that they managed to maintain productivity levels and collaboration efforts during the "circuit breaker" period when they had to work from home.
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