Individuals and leaders in all organizations can expect to find both challenges and opportunities in 2021. As we wait to vaccinate our country while continuing to combat the virus, we are presented with all that has transpired this year. We can learn a lot from the last year. New opportunities will present themselves that either didn't exist before the pandemic or are the result of an accelerated trend created by the pandemic. Leaders will need to recognize these opportunities and respond to them. If not, they run the risk of not adapting to the changing times and thus fall by the wayside. What are some of these challenges and opportunities in 2021?

One challenge and opportunity will be how we transition back to working after the pandemic is under control. We have worked differently for over a year now, with remote work and service having become staples in so many industries. Even workplaces where nearly everyone was present at the office or factory saw a large amount of working from home or flexible schedules. We've seen, employees and leaders alike, both the benefits and challenges of these critical approaches. Leaders need to rethink what their new workweek and work-from-office approach look like. Employees have experienced the benefits in their own lives, but they have also missed working with their colleagues in person. We've become more efficient and productive, having saved hours of traveling to and from work. We've added more flexibility in our schedules, allowing families and individuals to ensure their personal lives and health come first during the pandemic.

Read the full article about 2021 challenges and opportunities by Randy Wolken at Forbes.