Throughout the pandemic, the office sector has become increasingly adept at quickly finding new ways (in addition to reinforcing existing protocols) to maintain people’s safety and wellness in the workplace. At the beginning of this crisis, many were wholly unprepared to deal with mutating strains of COVID, but now we have a better idea of what to expect when a new variant appears and how to adapt our behavior to keep workers safe.
Many tenants and office owners have made room for open spaces in which employees can congregate while maintaining a safe distance from each other. In addition, numerous companies have pushed for a more balanced lifestyle when dealing with sick employees, such as allowing them to stay home if they are feeling unwell and returning after they have fully recovered, to minimize exposure to co-workers.
Office owners across the nation have also added new building amenities to better the overall health of workers and office visitors, including mod
