The massive shift in traditional corporate tools and structures to support remote working in the wake of COVID-19 has kept Japan’s tech sector buoyant despite market uncertainty. Considering the chronically candidate short market, professionals in the fields of cloud technology and support are the need of the hour and form a critical source of revenue for the tech sector now more than ever.

The global COVID-19 crisis has already transformed the world of work, with much of its impact still unfolding. As the situation continues to develop and the road to recovery is expected to be a long one, business leaders and professionals must adapt and be agile to the challenges that are presented to them on a daily basis, with valuable lessons to be learned along the way.

Recruiting experts, Hays, has conducted a poll of over 1,400 people globally to find out their concerns around returning to their place of work following the end of lockdown restrictions and the changes they expect to happen in the world of work as a direct result of the pandemic.

As countries around the world continue in their battle against COVID-19 at varying stages, in China, the worst appears to have been overcome. Today, most of China’s businesses are gradually resuming operations, providing the world with an invaluable frame of reference as they prepare to return to work.

Despite recent relaxations of coronavirus restrictions, staff who can work from home continue to do so across Japan. For managers managing a remote team for the first time, making sure their team’s wellbeing is cared for – while also maintaining productivity – may prove challenging.