Value creation through physical and virtual agglomeration motivated by the changing incidence of working from home: A communication note

This short communication reflects on the changing nature of spatial agglomeration that has been highlighted by the way in which office-related business is being conducted as a result of improved digital connectivity, and greater acceptance by employers and employees of the benefits of working from home under a hybrid mode, where productivity gains have not been compromised. Furthermore, the persistence and prevalence of hybrid working in the post-Covid environment suggests that a significant change has occurred in community behaviour. That, in turn, demands some exploration to understand the drivers of that change and the possible consequences in the longer term. This note is a step in that exploration and draws attention to the areas that may benefit from further inquiry.