Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. With the surge of vaccinations, a return to normal life is blossoming on the horizon. Leaders everywhere are planning next steps for how and when their employees return to work. While many are yearning to return to “normal,” the reality is that this past year has changed us, both personally and professionally. We have experienced unprecedented fear and loss, we have moved through multiple cycles of change, and we have innovated like never before. Savvy leaders will intentionally build upon where we are now to craft a new and better way of working.