Traditionally, Americans were working at their jobs’ location; but, with the pandemic there was a harsh shift. Essential workers continue to work in their place of employment, but many people had to figure out how to work from home. The social interaction of the workplace was immediately halted by the shift in locations. Throughout the… View Article
What purpose does the office serve in the future in this pandemic/post-pandemic world? How much impact will we see from this national Work-from-home (WFH) forced experience? Concerns over mental health, and the economy are two of the most common topics discussed when evaluating the impact of Covid-19 on our states, cities and people. The impact… View Article
As you consider re-opening to the public, it will be of great importance to ensure you ease workplace anxiety for employees. Remember that your employees are scared. They need reassurance that you were doing everything within your power to keep them safe from COVID-19. Some of the steps that you can take were outlined in… View Article
Some businesses have started taking temperature of patrons with a digital thermometer. The receptionist who has to take the temperature is near inches away from the person entering the building. If this person was infected with COVID-19, the receptionist is now at risk. In an effort to eliminate the need for the receptionist to take… View Article
Over the years we’ve become accustomed to smart phones and smart TVs, but now we have to look at the smart workplace. In an effort to provide a safe working experience, technology is becoming an even larger factor than it once was. Contactless once meant the individuals did not need to interact which led to… View Article
The workplace was once a place where you socialized with coworkers, employees and bosses. Today, the workplace will still need socialization to maintain normalcy and a healthy mindset, but it will need to be setup in a way that promotes 6-feet of social distancing. Social areas can be set with chairs further apart or where… View Article