Wakefield Marissa Huber

Five years after the pandemic upended the world of work, companies are still redefining what “normal” means. Hybrid schedules, new expectations for flexibility, and shifting life priorities have blurred the line between workplace and community. For corporate leaders making location decisions — and for the communities trying to attract them — success now depends on more than cost or infrastructure. It depends on how well a place supports the people who live and work there.