Hands on laptop with concept map in background As businesses look to reduce the number of people in the workplace, they are considering introducing new technology, whether that be more robots on the factory floor or increased automation of admin functions. (Image: Shutterstock)

"Necessity is the mother of invention," as the saying has it, and across the world we are seeing businesses rapidly adapt to change. From garment makers turning their hands to the production of protective gowns, to medical providers rapidly scaling up their use of telemedicine, there is an incredible amount of innovation taking place.

Even in less obviously affected sectors like financial services, business leaders are looking to establish new ways of working. Many teams will continue to work partially from home even as offices reopen, international travel will be reduced and the market will continue to be in flux. As businesses look to reduce the number of people in the workplace, they are considering introducing new technology, whether that be more robots on the factory floor or increased automation of admin functions.

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