An end of year challenge to the eternal optimists

By Chloë McCulloch2021-12-17T05:00:00

Is it gloom all round now people are back to Zoom meetings in pyjama bottoms?

This is not the Christmas present anyone wanted. As the end of the year approaches, we could have done without the prime minister’s warning of a “tidal wave” of Omicron infection sweeping the country and the introduction of restrictions to protect the NHS from being overwhelmed.

Since the previous working from home guidance was lifted in July, many construction professionals had got rather used to spending at least part of the week in the office, and firms say it has been hugely positive for their businesses and staff. So, is it gloom all round now people are back to Zoom meetings in pyjama bottoms?

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