No one can deny that Covid-19 has had an impact on how the world will forever do business. Now that we are returning from that #QuarantineLife, whether you kept busy with home improvements or binged watched Netflix, what does the office life look like? If your company is trying to decide whether or not to open, here are a few things you need to know when you do.
Pay Attention
Stay up to date with your local guidance of your state or county in order to get the most vital information about stopping the spread. Keep up to date with reputable sources, like the CDC website, that provide guidelines to help your team stay safe. No one wants a sicky office.
Make Sure to get the Nooks and Crannies
When bringing people back to the office, you want to make sure that they are returning to a clean space. Clean things that you wouldn’t even think about cleaning like the phones, cabinet handles, pens, and doorknobs. You can never have too many Clorox wipes, am I right ladies?
Create a Policy and Procedure on COVID-19.
You’re back in the office, now what? What’s new with your procedures? If it’s time off, working remotely, or healthcare; your business should have a detailed breakdown of what is expected of your team during this pandemic and what they are providing. While you’re at it, include some information in the event that an employee does contract the virus.
Please and Thank You
No, this is not about manners, it’s about holding your co-workers accountable. We do not condone tattling but, if you see someone not being as safe as they should be, you should call them out. “Please wear a mask when you are in the office. Thank you.” It’s all about holding each other accountable.
Working Remotely
These are tough times we are living in. Team Norton National couldn’t wait to get back in the office and share Crumbl Cookies… Others might not be as eager, we get it. You should allow your team the option to do what’s best for them while still being productive. If you decide to have your team work from home, help create realistic expectations for their work. Schedule daily update meetings for reliability and to keep the team atmosphere. Instead of focusing on activity or hours worked, focus on the outcomes, and measure your team accordingly.
But keep in mind, if you work remotely, you won’t get to see fun sights like this every day.
If this pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that the world can change quickly. As more information comes out, adjust your plan. Leaders should be able to incorporate any new practices into their offices to keep their employees healthy. That should always be the main concern.
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