Successful transitions take a holistic approach, addressing health and well-being from a physical, mental, social and emotional perspective. Here are some tips to ease your employees back to the workplace Post-COVID-19 and give them confidence in their work environment.
‣ Remote work options
‣ Alternate shifts of A/B team schedules
‣ Phase employees’ return to work in stages
‣ Assign seats and storage for individuals
‣ Dedicate meeting spaces and neighborhoods for teams
‣ Provide personal phones, electronics and equipment
‣ Panel-based furniture systems (Reff Profiles, Dividends Horizons)
‣ Wall systems (Rockwell Unscripted Creative Wall)
‣ Drapery & Dividers (KnollTextiles, Spinneybeck, FilzFelt)
‣ Post-based power systems (Interpole)
‣ Screens, panels and dividers
‣ Storage units
‣ Movable markerboards
‣ Plants
‣ Provide well-lit spaces with daylight and nature views
‣ Assure that ventilation keeps clean air flowing in and helps direct air down
‣ Specify fabric and finishes with antimicrobial properties and/or bleach-cleanable surfaces
‣ Doors, lighting, elevators, security systems
‣ Audio/visual equipment
‣ Height-adjustable tables, task lights
‣ Conduct temperature checks
‣ Sponsor programs for physical and mental well-being
‣ Encourage employees to stay home when not feeling well
‣ Implement daily cleaning and sterilization protocols
‣ Post visible reminders to wash hands
‣ Supply hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes
‣ Provide personal mugs and water bottles and dishwashers with Sani-wash cycles
Our variety of product solutions can help create a workplace that helps your employees feel safe and remain healthy at work.
Planning Considerations →Through research, Knoll explores the connection between workspace design and human behavior, health and performance, and the quality of the user experience. We share and apply what we learn to inform product development and help our customers shape their work environments.
To learn more about this topic or other research resources Knoll can provide, visit www.knoll.com/research.