Babi Bonilla

Trials in the UK and Iceland showed steady output and better wellbeing. Hiring competition may force the shift faster than policy does.

Several airports already run opt-in face boarding pilots. Airlines want faster gates, and TSA is expanding digital ID checks, so the next step is making it the default.

Remote work and screen fatigue are making shared meals a deliberate way to connect, for team meetups, client meetings and catching up with friends. Restaurants are already responding with communal tables and dine-in-only perks.