“With proper implementation of safety measures, and adherence to the new guidelines, we can get back to normal as soon as possible and you can work with the peace of mind that comes from knowing that your safety is paramount.”
As people all over the world begin to return to the workplace, two things really come to mind. Firstly, we are all so much more aware of our health and safety, not just on a personal level, but also with how what we do impacts other people’s lives. Secondly, we might take a look back on how we’ve lived our lives previously, how much of our lifestyle we’ve taken for granted, and we can improve upon things going forward.
With proper implementation of safety measures, and adherence to the new guidelines, your business can safely get back to normal. People are the most important asset of your company and as they return to workplaces, let’s take a look at what business owners, facilities management teams, human resource managers and COOs can do to accommodate them and give them a sense of personal security.
Not only is the social aspect of getting back to work important, but when we’re sitting at home alone we miss the opportunity to learn from our colleagues.
Working from home has granted many of us a level of freedom that we had never experienced before. Having the option of stepping away from the monitor and popping out to the shops, making a snack, or having a quick stroll around the garden to take in the sun and the sights has made many of us reluctant to step back into the office. It’s understandable that there might be some fear of breaking out of the comfortable groove we’ve found ourselves in. Our time away from the workplace may have skewed our perspectives a little bit, and it’s possible that we have forgotten all of the benefits of working closely with our teams.
Firstly, it’s important to remember that some people will want to get back into the office. Unfortunately, social isolation has played a big part in many people’s lives in recent times, and the opportunity to get back and mingle with coworkers and communicate face to face can’t come soon enough! Not only is the social aspect important, but when we’re sitting at home alone we miss the opportunity to learn from our colleagues. The benefits of the mentoring provided to us in the workplace cannot be understated.
Chance meetings and conversations can lead to changes in perspective and the emergence of new ideas.
Some companies really encourage their staff to intermingle, as chance meetings and conversations can lead to changes in perspective and the emergence of new ideas.
Why not facilitate these kinds of meetings, while keeping the relaxed work from home atmosphere? Outdoor dining at the workplace is one way to do just that. While the weather might not always be accommodating, having the freedom to step outside for a quick lunch and to catch up with the people you haven’t seen in some time improves energy levels and a breath of fresh air is invigorating, and motivates us to do our best work. Your fit out contractor can help you to design an outdoor dining space that’s both safe, dry and functional.
Having proper ventilation is a driver of building occupants’ sense of personal security at work.
Speaking of fresh air, it’s important to be aware of systems design – workplace heating, cooling, and ventilation. In a time when we’re more conscious than ever of workplace air quality, having proper ventilation is a driver of building occupants’ sense of personal security at work. Co2 monitoring is a good indicator of air quality, if levels of Co2 are low it indicates that air is being well filtered and areas are well ventilated which helps ease fears some may have about the spread of viruses and bacteria.
Multifunctional spaces – your office may have untapped potential for optimising space.
Taking the conversation into a multifunctional space can really spark innovation. Collaboration, brainstorming and team building can take place all across the workplace. Large or small, closed or open, meeting rooms should be adaptable and available to encourage these kinds of spontaneous interactions. Choosing the right fit out company might show you that your office may have untapped potential for optimising space!
The AV equipment you’ve accrued to make communication from the office to people’s homes can bring value to your people as they get back to the office.
Finally, as we make our way back to the office, it’s worth noting that all of the AV equipment you’ve accrued to make communication from the office to people’s homes can bring value to your people. As long distance travel is still somewhat restrictive, teleconferencing is more popular than ever. Having the option of getting in touch with people across the world with little effort is making workplaces more dynamic than ever, and you’ll be able to brainstorm with your team before engaging in those all important dialogues. A comfortable and accommodating space that encourages this communication can really pay off. What really brings out the best in employees are visual and audio systems which almost make them feel that they are in the same room as dispersed colleagues. Microphones, speakers and virtual white boards ensure that nothing is lost across even the greatest distances. This new infrastructure may also be used for digital signage. This allows for the lightning quick spread of important information, and keeps everyone in the office informed, further underpinning their sense of personal security.
To make these things happen, you’ll want to partner up with an experienced fit out company. Creating the perfect office is a collaborative project, and we are happy to help you every step of the way.
Follow this link to see our track record in fit out. https://adco.ie/projects/category/commercial/