The new law caused a seismic shift in how we work.
seismic shift
idiomA fundamental reorientation of a state of affairs.
Origin
disputed originAn allusion to the drastic change of the landscape caused by a massive earthquake.
The invention of the internet created a seismic shift in how people communicate and share information globally.
The sudden collapse of the national economy triggered a seismic shift in the political landscape, forcing leaders to rethink their long-term strategies.