The fourth industrial revolution (4IR) has been a  hot topic over the last couple of years and discussed at the World Economic Forum each year. We have been watching technology and its advancement and how it will change the workplace.  In 2020 we were put on fast forward with the COVID-19 pandemic and we had to change the way we worked overnight.  Technology became our best friend with online meetings using Zoom, Webex and a digital workplace became the norm.  What challenges still await us and are we better prepared?