Facility Management Articles

How to Create an Office Seating Chart Amidst COVID-19

Going back to the office will look vastly different than before, especially when it comes to seating and the traditional desk model. Here are some things to consider when designing and implementing new seating charts.

Employee Communication and COVID-19: 10 Tips

Here’s a look at 10 effective communication tips regarding COVID-19 and how company leadership can keep employees grounded and informed.

How to Use Workplace Software for Social Distancing

Using a workplace software to reimagine your workspace: one that accommodates the new restrictions, policies, and concerns in a post-coronavirus world is something to consider as companies continue to navigate changes in the office.

FFCRA: Four Things Employers Need to Know

It’s a difficult predicament for employers, who are stuck between caring about employee safety and the need to resume operations or face bankruptcy. Thankfully, there are several government programs meant to protect employers and their workers, including the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Here are four things every employer should know about the FFCRA and how it works.

COVID-19 Employee Waivers and Retention Credits

The introduction of government stimuli via the CARES Act provided some stability and relief for businesses…but without a lot of guidance. It all adds up to uncertainty and a lot of lingering questions. Is a business eligible for employee retention credits if their staff chooses to work from home? Can you compel them to sign a COVID-19 employee waiver? These are big questions that need answers.

COVID-19 Employee Training is Essential

As employees transition back to the workplace, adaptation to new policies will be inevitable. Setting aside time to train employees on said policies will be crucial in keeping the work environment safe as companies move forward.

COVID-19 and Employee Rights for Returning to Work

The social lockdown may have lifted in your area and workplaces are opening again. Effective immediately, you can now recall staff and resume operations in-house. The question is, are your employees ready to come back to work?

Is Your COVID-19 Office Cleaning Plan Enough?

With cleanliness at top-of-mind as employees move back to the office, it is crucial that companies take a good look at the their current cleaning measures and access what else needs to be implemented in order to keep employees safe.

What Does the Post COVID-19 Workplace Look Like?

There's no doubt that the post-COVID-19 workplace will look different than that of the past. It’ll take time to establish the ideal workplace in a post-COVID-19 world, but an understanding of important trends and nuances helps shape the future of the workplace.

Work From Home: Not a Forever Option

While many offices are choosing to become fully remote, there are many disadvantages—excluding mandated remote work due to COVID-19. Here are 10 reasons to think “flexibility” instead of “entirely” when it comes to working from home​.

12 Questions Every COVID-19 Workplace Questionnaire Should Ask

​Health screening and COVID-19 workplace questionnaires are growing in popularity as companies begin to welcome employees back to work. These simple questionnaires are great preventive tools for mitigating workplace spread of the virus because they encourage self-policing among employees. A well-designed survey can and should become part of your workplace’s essential health screening process.​

Can My Employer Require A Doctors Note If I’m COVID Positive?

As employees return to work, it's an employers duty to keep their workers safe. In the case of a global pandemic, that duty extends to qualifying the health of employees who may be recovering from COVID-19. Can employers require a doctors’ note from employees who test positive for COVID-19?

The Next Normal in a Post-Pandemic Workspace

Whether your office has already partially returned to work or you’re planning a workplace reentry, one thing is certain—things may never be the same. Safe facility management during an unprecedented pandemic requires a high level of planning and precaution. The measures you implement should increase employee productivity, promote workplace trust, and most importantly, keep employees and customers safe.

COVID-19 Employee Protection

COVID-19 employee protection should be top-of-mind in any workplace that’s operating through the pandemic, as well as those about to welcome staff back. This starts with proper considerations for how employers plan to offer that protection. Here’s how to protect employees and the considerations every employer should take​.

COVID-19 Office Protection Goes Beyond PPE

While many employers are using personal protective equipment (PPE) to help reduce risk in their workplace, that’s only the first step. Employee safety requires change and adaptation for everything from workplace layout, to sterilization standards, to office protocols.