It was an experiment the likes of which the world had never seen before.
Just a few years ago, if I had asked you to envision the bulk of the developed world working remotely from home, you would have scoffed at the idea.
Fast forward to today, and the COVID-19 pandemic has created just this scenario.
With numerous lockdowns and movement restrictions enacted to curb the spread of the disease, companies were compelled to allow their employees to work from home.
Fortunately, with widespread internet connectivity and videoconferencing capabilities, the experiment turned out to be successful.
Even after the pandemic has passed, businesses are now considering a hybrid model where employees rotate between telecommuting and coming into the office.
A wide swath of people has experienced the convenience and flexibility of telecommuting, and are unlikely to want to revert to the pre-pandemic model.
Here are three companies that should benefit if this trend is here to stay....