How we’ll work has never been so uncertain

Follow Us Now that bloom is off the rose for many workers who found themselves in hastily established home offices at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, some have begun asking themselves: How long is this going to last? Are we ever returning to our cubicles at all? If we do, will it actually be safe? Not every profession, of course, lends itself to working from home, and not everyone thrives without in-office camaraderie. And as the lines continue to blur between our personal and professional lives, how the crisis — combined with the devastating effects of an economy in shambles — will effect our psyches, our paychecks and our job opportunities is anything but clear.  Work From Home Is Fine . . . For Now — Conor Sen Covid-19 Won't Change Everything for Workers. Right? — Justin Fox To Restart Business, Protect Workers — Michael R. Bloomberg Why Open Offices Will Survive — Sarah Green Carmichael The Coronavirus Isn't the End of Your Career — Rachel Rosenthal The Pandemic's Gender Bias Needs Urgent Fixing — Elisa Martinuzzi We Can't Wait Until It's Safe to Lift Lockdowns — Faye Flam Coronavirus Will End the Golden Age for College Towns — Noah Smith Coronavirus Is Making Universal Basic Income Look Better — Tyler Cowen and Garry Kasparov This is the Theme of the Week edition of Bloomberg Opinion Today, a roundup of our top commentary published every Sunday.   Before it's here, it's on the Bloomberg Terminal. Find out more about how the Terminal delivers information and analysis that financial professionals can't find anywhere else. Learn more.   You received this message because you are subscribed to Bloomberg's Bloomberg Opinion Today newsletter. Unsubscribe | Bloomberg.com | Contact Us Bloomberg L.P. 731 Lexington, New York, NY, 10022