Jumpstart your return to the office, now is the time to prepare

As countries, states, and cities begin to ease lockdown restrictions, this checklist for reopening the office can help you jumpstart your return.

This checklist is not meant to be an exhaustive list, but it can help provide guidance as you look to reopen the office. It's organized into four sections: People, Office Space, Technology, and Your Clients. Everyone's situation is unique, but evaluating your plan with these components in mind can help you get organized and anticipate obstacles.

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Returning to the Office Checklist is about:

You and your employees have been quarantined in your homes for the past few months, and now authorities are looking to lift restrictions and open up. You may be thinking, "We'll be back soon, and I can get out of this house!" The problem is, if you just pick up and go, and don't prepare for having people back in the office, you may run into issues that could have been easily avoided. Now is the time to prepare.

Keep in mind that your team may be nervous about returning to the office. If you prepare properly, you can alleviate many concerns of for your employees, enabling them to focus on the work, not on the global health crisis. You and your employees should expect that returning to the office will not be the same as it was prior to COVID-19. The new normal is and will be different for the foreseeable future.