Facility Management Articles

COVID-19 and Open Office Spaces

Open environments foster free-flowing movement from space to space, collaboration between peers, and optimal space. Unfortunately, it’s these things employers need to tamp down during the coronavirus pandemic. The result is a bit of a paradox. How do you keep employees distant and safe in a workplace designed to bring them together?

Workplace Experience: Digital and Physical Elements

The term “workplace experience” is everywhere. Some companies include it as part of their hiring process, with questions like “What do you want out of a workplace experience?” The question is, what is workplace experience and why does it warrant so much attention?

Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19: The Importance of Emergency Planning

Emergency planning isn’t only reserved for global pandemics or life-and-death situations. Every business needs a file folder of emergency plans for disruptions big and small. If there’s a potential for displacement, you need a plan.

COVID-19 and Returning to the Workplace

Here’s what to consider as you look toward the future, past the current state of the pandemic.

Four Tips for Reducing COVID-19 Workplace Exposure

Protecting employees against workplace transmission of the virus is simpler than you might think. There’s nothing revolutionary about workplace hygiene and a heightened sense of personal space. Employers should institute policies that place a higher emphasis on controlling the spread of germs. Here’s how to keep employees safe in four simple steps.

COVID-19 and the Workplace of the Future

Here’s a look at some of the predictions surrounding COVID-19 and the workplace of the future:

Cool Tech for COVID-19 Compliant Workplaces

COVID-19 is making the return to the workplace interesting, to say the least. Workplace managers not only need to structure seating and office movement for social distancing, but also face the daunting task of keeping desks, shared areas, rest rooms, and other common spaces clean. There’s a ton of tech already in use to limit surface contact—think auto-flush toilets and motion-sensor light switches. But there’s some cool technology out there you may not know about!

COVID-19 Workplace Distance and Contact Guidelines

Here’s what you need to know about writing temporary policies for workplace distance and contact during COVID-19.

Workplace Productivity During COVID-19: What to Expect

Workplace productivity during COVID-19 is likely to be down. Employees need support during this challenging time. Employers need to prepare for lagged productivity and take a compassionate stance by delivering aid to frazzled workers.

COVID-19 Workplace Safety Protection Checklist

As businesses scramble to organize amidst the coronavirus pandemic, the fate of many workplaces remains uncertain. Some employees still go to an office each day, but it’s far from business as usual. Companies need to adapt their workplaces to the current environment, which is why we’ve put together this COVID-19 workplace safety protection checklist.

COVID-19 Workplace Planning and Readiness

Here are some of the most important questions employers need to ask themselves about COVID-19 workplace planning and readiness.

Mobile Collaboration Tools Help Decentralized Teams Succeed

Mobile collaboration tools take proximity out of group communication. Team members don’t need to congregate around a desk or sit in a conference room to work together. They use chat apps on-the-go, collaborate on documents at all times of the day, and video conference when face-to-face communication is essential. Every member of the team needs a toolbox of mobile apps they use to contribute meaningfully.

COVID-19 Resource Page

SpaceIQ is your resource for your COVID-19 workplace management tips and strategies. Check back regularly for new content and announcements!

Eight Benefits of Remote Working

Here’s a look at why companies trend toward decentralized teams and the enticing prospects remote work offers.

What is Remote Work?

Remote work is more than a trend—in fact, you might call it a movement. The number of remote workers has grown exponentially over the last decade to 4.7 million today. But what is remote work beyond the concept of not going into a central workplace each day?