I'm on the lookout too for a work tote! Definitely depends on your needs and budget, but some of the options I've considered:
Totes $$$+
Saint Laurent Shopping Tote
Celine Phantom Cabas Tote
Tom Ford Saffiano T Tote Fendi Carla Tote
LV Neverfull Tote
$/$$
Smythson East-West Tote
Tory Burch Perry Tote
Madewell Transport Tote
Cuyana Tote
Everlane Day Market Tote
And the classic workhorse bag at a great price point: Longchamp Neo Tote
Handbags
$$$+ Prada Saffiano Double or Double Zip
Burberry Banner
Saint Laurent Sac de Jour
Celine Luggage Tote
Contemporary/functional work bags
$$
Senreve Maestra
Daame Laptop Tote
Would love to hear what you're thinking of and hope these ideas help