The COVID-19 pandemic has created countless challenges when it comes to workers' compensation, as each state has its own unique policy, according to Aclaimant's Michael Schultz. (Rawpixel/Shutterstock) The COVID-19 pandemic has created countless challenges when it comes to workers' compensation, as each state has its own unique policy, according to Aclaimant's Michael Schultz. (Rawpixel/Shutterstock)

Businesses across the country learned a lot from this year's sudden dive into the great work-from-home (WFH) experiment. They've had to embrace and master a range of new technologies and digital tools, as well as adapt their company cultures and communication strategies.

For some companies, the transition has been more successful: Twitter has announced that its employees will never have to return to the office if they so choose. Other companies, like Google and GM, continue to monitor the current pandemic situation and extend WFH policies accordingly.

Michael Schultz, co-founder, Aclaimant, Michael Schultz is a co-founder of Aclaimant.

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Emily Payne

Emily Payne is director, content analytics for ALM's Business & Finance Markets and former managing editor for BenefitsPRO. A Wisconsin native, she has spent the past decade writing and editing for various athletic and fitness publications. She holds an English degree and Business certificate from the University of Wisconsin.