It’s been just over three years since a newly discovered virus with a strange name spread panic and fear around the planet.

Organizations that had long resisted remote work over productivity fears suddenly found themselves embracing tools like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Slack out of panic-driven necessity.

Now that the World Health Organization has reclassified COVID-19 as an ongoing health issue – and it is no longer a public health emergency – IT leaders have some breathing room to review their remote work experiences and strengthen their hybrid work roadmap. In other words, it’s time to refocus on collaboration – and collaboration apps.