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AUGUST 2020 | www.stiptonstudio.com
A W AY F O R W A R D
S . T I PTO N S T U D I O
O F F I C E D E S I G N P O S T - C O V I D
A CO N V E RSAT I O N
A WAY FORWARD
We are in the midst of a massive, unplanned
global work experiment. The world has changed.
The office has and will change. This presentation
has been created to help us better understand
trends and new best practices in office design as
it applies to workplace safety and maintaining
a healthy and happy workforce.
OFFICE DESIGN POST-COVID
POST-COVID RETURN TO OFFICE SURVEY
75%80% 64% 51%
Of employees still feel like they can
be productive and focused while at
home despite challenges
Of end users want to continue to work from home in some
capacity after lockdown ends
Of end users say they’re facing
challenges while working from home
(i.e. inadequate workspaces, caregiver
duties, and poor connectivity)
Of employees have felt that working from
home has affected their ability to
maintain a healthy work-life balance
WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED WORKING FROM HOME? UNDERSTANDING YOUR EMPLOYEES:
Slide information from https://www.forbes.com/sites/gilpress/2020/07/15/the-future-of-work-post-covid-19/#301760854bafIBM COVID-19 trilemma tradoffs https://www.ibm.com/thought-leadership/institute-business-value/report/covid-19-trilemmahttps://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en/insights/covid-19/the-future-of-workplacehttps://globalworkplaceanalytics.com/brags/news-releases
LASTING IMPACT OF COVIDWHERE, WHEN AND HOW WORK GETS DONE MOVING FORWARD
P R E -COV I D
D U R I N G -COV I D
P O S T - COV I D ( 2 0 2 1 )
CORPORATE OFFICE
REGIONAL OFFICES
WORK FROM HOME
CORPORATE OFFICE
REGIONAL OFFICES
WORK FROM HOME
COWORKING
Slide information from Corenet Global: https://www.corenetglobal.org/files/FileDownloads/hackathonresults/final-report-overview-executive-summary-2020.pdfhttps://globalworkplaceanalytics.com/work-at-home-after-covid-19-our-forecast; https://globalworkplaceanalytics.com/wp-content/uploads/edd/2020/05/Global-Work-from-Home-Experience-Survey-Report-FINAL.pdf
WORK FROM HOME
CORPORATE / REGIONAL OFFICES
ALTERNATE OFFICE
OPTIONS
“The desire to provide physical distancing will result in a
reduction of density in the workplace, but we will likely
see an increase in remote working as well. So, while the
square footage per work point will likely increase; the
square footage per employee might stay the same
because there is likely to be fewer of them in the office
at any given time.”
-CoreNet Global Hackathon
EFFECTIVE WORKCertain tasks require access to special tools, unique
equipment, individual work areas, or specialized equipment
that are simply unavailable remotely for unique solo work.
MENTORING, COACHING, AND INFORMAL
COLLABORATIONClose physical proximity enhances learning and collaboration
as ideas are exchanged and informal conversations are
shared, or simply overheard. This kind of collaboration is
currently impossible in a WFH situation where almost all
collaboration is structured and scheduled.
WFH LIMITATIONSFor some individuals, home settings have unavoidable
distractions with small children, pets, shared spaces, or simply
non-ergonomic workspace or limited connectivity. All these
undermine productivity.
COMPANY CULTUREThe ability of management to more effectively create and
promote an organization’s unique culture is significantly
amplified by person-to-person interaction only available in
the office.
THE VALUE OF THE CORPORATE OFFICE SPACE:
WHAT COMPANIES WANT TO KNOW
HOW DO WE EMPOWER OUR EMPLOYEES TO DO THEIR
BEST WORK? HOW DOES OUR PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT SUPPORT OUR EMPLOYEES?
WHAT HAS WORKED? WHAT HASN’T?
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF OUR OFFICE SPACE?
DOES OUR OFFICE FULFILL OUR ORIGINAL GOALS AND NEEDS?
HOW FLEXIBLE ARE WE?
HOW HAS THIS EXPERIMENT CHANGED
OUR CULTURE?
HOW DOES OUR PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT SUPPORT OUR
EMPLOYEES?
QUESTIONS TO ASK IN ORDER TO DESIGN MORE EFFECTIVE WORKSPACES
RETURNING TO THE WORKPLACE
Implementation of new standard protocols
STAYING HEALTHY, STAYING SAFE
Develop a plan
GETTING BACK TO THE OFFICE
Be ready to enact evolving solutions
FLEXIBILITY FOR CHANGING NEEDS
Let us help
DESIGN SOLUTIONS
SOLUTIONS WILL LIKELY INCLUDE A COMBINATION OF SHORT-TERM FIXES AIMED AT BOOSTING WORKER CONFIDENCE AND LONGER-TERM DESIGN UPGRADES AND MODIFICATIONS THAT PUT SAFETY AT THE HEART OF WORKPLACE PLANNING.
STAYING HEALTHY, STAYING SAFE
Local Government Officials have set ordinance for reopening business and services. Use these as a baseline
and build your plan from there.
Sources: https://dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/opentexas.aspxhttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html
EXAMPLES OF NEW STANDARD PROTOCOLS
What’s the single most important aspect of re-entry strategy? It’s the physical and mental well being of the individual employee.
1. Changing employee schedules to reduce the number of employees
in one building or workspace at a time. This may include staggered days or weeks.
2. Setting rules for preparing, sharing and storing food in the office.
Reduce the number of dedicated satellite coffee/food stations to prevent congregation and create single points of access for decontamination.
3. Limiting in-person meetings and/or using technology to
accommodate social distancing.
4. Adhering to 6’ spacing and ensuring groups of people are 10 or less.
5. Encouraging staff/employees to self screen prior to coming into the
office. Alternately, providing nurses on staff at screening stations.
6. Providing mitigating factors throughout the office to prevent/slow the
spread of infectious agents (e.g. provide hand sanitizer, mandatehandwashing upon entering the office, providing directional signageand requiring masks upon arrival)
RETURNING TO THE OFFICE
Phasing based on analytical research and does not incorporate the State of Texas mandates for business occupancy
DEVELOP A PLAN
PHASE 1: OPEN FOR 25-30% OF STAFF?
PHASE 2: OPEN FOR 50% OF STAFF?
PHASE 3: “FUTURE STATE” WHAT IS RIGHT FOR THE BUSINESS?
PRE-COVID EXAMPLE POST-COVID EXAMPLE
WORKSTATIONS
PRIVATE OFFICES
MEETING SPACE
ANCILLARY
WORKSTATIONS
PRIVATE OFFICES
MEETING SPACE
ANCILLARY
APPROX. 80 EMPLOYEESAPPROX. 160 EMPLOYEES
BE READY TO ENACT EVOLVING SOLUTIONS
FLEXIBILITY FOR CHANGING NEEDS
Your clients’ workforce is their greatest asset. Be prepared to be nimble in the face of changing
circumstances and employee needs.
Infection prevention recommendations have evolved significantly and will likely continue to do so.
Many epidemiologists are predicting that COVID19 will ebb and flow via “waves” until a vaccine is produced or we reach herd immunity. A plan that is flexible will allow for transition
to earlier phases should such a wave be encountered.
DESIGN SOLUTIONS
"The goal is for companies to think practically
about how to keep employees socially distant
from one another by using signage, blocking
off spaces where they would normally
congregate and by removing high-touch items.
It marks a fundamental shift in how employees
would normally interact in an office setting.”
Sharon Perley Masling,
a director of workplace culture consulting at
the law firm Morgan Lewis.
TRENDING SOLUTIONS
Antimicrobial finishes, washable and bleach
cleanable surfaces/materials
Materials/Surfaces LED lights with UV technology to kill bacteria directly and within HVAC
system, upgraded filters and mechanical systems and re-routed airflow
Healthcare-Level Safety
Telecommunication upgrades, occupancy awareness
sensors, and automation for reserving conference
rooms, self-cleaning door handles
Smart Technology
Products available to help encourage directional flow in
and out of workspaces
Wayfinding
Proximity readers or using cell phones to allow touchless
entry at elevators, conference rooms and restrooms, and
touch-free technology for light sensors, faucets, etc.
Touch-freePortable screens, transparent shields or other barriers to
separate employees, workstation panels, etc.
Furniture Solutions
DESIGN SERVICES
Occupancy planning: Rethinking density to
prioritize social distancing
REIMAGINING THE WORKSPACE1 Providing furniture plans to show less density
and more separation between workstations
RECONFIGURING EXISTING FURNITURE2
Providing floor plans to show how existing
layouts can be reconfigured to meet a
company’s unique needs and goals.
TEST FITS3 Let us be a resource. We can help guide you
to the latest products and trends.
CONSULTANT SERVICES4
PRODUCT SOLUTIONSDEMOUNTABLE WALLS
TRANSPARENT SHIELDS
PORTABLE SCREENS
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
VENDORS AND SOLUTIONS
• SKG
• FMG
• ROCKFORD BUSINESS INTERIORS
• CBI
• WORKPLACE RESOURCE
HELPFUL ARTICLES/SOURCES
• https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cdc-guidance-reopen-office-buildings/
• https://skgtexas.com/covid-19-update/site-planning-approach-and-strategy/
• https://dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/opentexas.aspx
• https://www.dmagazine.com/commercial-real-estate/2020/04/understanding-the-
new-market-in-commercial-real-estate/
• Slide information from Corenet Global:
https://www.corenetglobal.org/files/FileDownloads/hackathonresults/final-report-
overview-executive-summary-2020.pdf
• https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/06/why-the-office-is-here-to-stay
Q U ES T I O N S ?
CONTACT
WWW.STIPTONSTUDIO.COM
S . T I PTO N S T U D I O
OFFICE PHONE: 512.614.2497
SANDY: sandy@stiptonstudio.com
SEANNA: seanna@stiptonstudio.com
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