TWG webinar series · Future of work
Work From Home: Then, Now and Next
From the origins of telecommuting to today's global remote workforce. Discover how working from home has evolved, what we've learned, and what the future holds for professionals and businesses.
Date
Nov 26, 20264:00 PM CET
Time
4:00 PM CET
Location
Online
Facilitators
Krisztina Toth, Andrew Harmati
Overview
50 Years of Working From Home. What Have We Learned?
Working from home may feel like a modern concept, but its origins date back to the 1970s, when the idea of telecommuting first emerged as a possible solution to traffic congestion and lengthy commutes.
Over the following decades, technology advanced, businesses experimented with remote teams, and organizations discovered both the benefits and challenges of managing people outside traditional offices.
Some companies embraced remote work, while others famously reversed their decisions. Then, in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic changed everything, accelerating remote work adoption on a global scale.
Today, working from home is no longer just an alternative to office-based employment. It has become an established operating model influencing recruitment, employee expectations, business operations, and workforce management.
But what have we actually learned from more than 50 years of remote work?
Join TalentWorldGroup's Krisztina Toth and Andrew Harmati as they explore the evolution of working from home, examine the successes and setbacks, and discuss what individuals and businesses need to know about the future of remote work.
What you will take away
What we'll cover
From Telecommuting to the Talent Cloud
Discover how remote work began in the 1970s, how early pioneers introduced home-based working arrangements, and how technology transformed remote employment into a global opportunity.
I'm By Myself? The Challenges of Working From Home
Explore why major organizations such as Yahoo and IBM reconsidered remote work and what their experiences taught us about communication, isolation, collaboration, and workplace culture.
The Remote Work Revolution
Learn how the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated remote working worldwide, challenged traditional business assumptions, and demonstrated what distributed teams could achieve.
Working From Home Today and Tomorrow
Examine the remote working landscape in 2026, including hybrid arrangements, return-to-office trends, productivity research, and the future of distributed workforces.
Making Remote Work Successful
Understand what individuals need to thrive in home-based roles and what businesses must consider when building, managing, or outsourcing remote operations.
Who should attend
Built for two audiences
Level: Introductory. No prior knowledge required.
Agenda
45 minutes, minute by minute
Facilitators
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What to expect
What to expect during the session
This 45-minute webinar combines informative presentations with engaging discussions between two TalentWorldGroup leaders.
Participants will explore the evolution of working from home through historical examples, research findings, and practical insights into the past, present, and future of remote work.
The session will also feature three interactive polls, giving attendees the opportunity to share their perspectives, followed by a live Q&A where participants can ask questions directly.
How to join
Nov 26, 202616:00 CETOnlineFree
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