The tech sector cannot build back better from the kitchen table
Summary
With many parts of the country now facing tighter Covid-19 restrictions – including London and the South East which has entered Tier 4 – many workers remain glued to their kitchen tables without an end in sight. While following government guidance and remaining safe is the priority, we still need to make the case for bringing Britain’s tech sector back together again when the time is right. Equally, progress in our most innovative sectors requires serious digital infrastructure that enables the development, communication and application of advanced technologies – not readily available from the home office. The entrepreneurs and business leaders I speak with daily warn that creativity is slumping under the weight of endless Zoom calls and being continuously stuck in the confines of one’s own home. We have offered a hybrid model of working and collaborating throughout the pandemic to ensure our members have the spaces and opportunities they need to innovate and thrive while remaining safe.