Countries are now encouraging remote workers to live within their borders
Trend - While many entrepreneurs and freelancers have chosen to adopt a travel-centric lifestyle, the pandemic has enabled this lifestyle to be a possibility for many employees working from home. Governments in warmer climates are capitalizing on the opportunity with new working visas specifically designed for remote workers looking to leave the city. This will support local economies without taking away employment opportunities from permanent residents.
Insight - While technology has long enabled society to work remotely, the pandemic has been the unexpected push that forced many companies to allow employees to work from home on a long-term basis. This opportunity has changed the way consumers view their day-to-lives and current living situation and, for the first time, many are able to picture themselves living a different lifestyle, away from suburbia and the city. This demographic no longer sees themselves tied to a city and is looking to capitalize on the emerging work-from-home culture to experience new opportunities.
Insight - While technology has long enabled society to work remotely, the pandemic has been the unexpected push that forced many companies to allow employees to work from home on a long-term basis. This opportunity has changed the way consumers view their day-to-lives and current living situation and, for the first time, many are able to picture themselves living a different lifestyle, away from suburbia and the city. This demographic no longer sees themselves tied to a city and is looking to capitalize on the emerging work-from-home culture to experience new opportunities.
Workshop Question - How can your brand leverage the unexpected lifestyle changes of consumers in its products or services?
