Five Years On: How Covid Reshaped Work, Leadership, and Life

The Business Babble

Five years since lockdown changed the world, what’s really stuck—and what’s still in flux? In this reflective and wide-ranging episode of Business Babble, the team is joined once again by HR expert Ali to explore the profound and lasting impact of the pandemic on work, culture, and society.

From hybrid working and generational gaps to leadership, mental health, and the hidden cost of lost social skills, this candid conversation dives deep into how the last half-decade has shifted our expectations—and the challenges businesses face as a result.

They explore:

• The rise of digital nomads and the fall of the city centre coffee shop
• Why leadership, not perks, is the key to attracting and retaining talent
• The growing disconnect between young workers and workplace expectations
• How remote work has impacted training, culture, and real-life experience
• If Covid gave us clarity—or created a gap we’re still trying to bridge

Topped off with honest reflections, a few laughs, and plenty of questions about the road ahead, this one’s for anyone leading, working, or wondering what comes next.

🎧 Golden Takeaway:

“Change is good, but it’s been dramatic. Now it’s time to realign.”

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