Future office designs may include: -Wider corridors with one-way foot traffic -Better air filtration -Touchless elevator controls
Say hello to the high-walled cubicles made famous in the 1999 film, "Office Space," because they're about to make a comeback.
As companies plan how to bring their workforce together again in the office, numerous calculations are being made to provide an environment that will keep workers safe, healthy and productive. While some of that strategy involves testing and monitoring employees to prevent the spread of"First and foremost, people need to feel safe," said Janet Pogue McLaurin, principal and global workplace leader at Gensler, a global design and architecture firm.
"We can start thinking through even incorporating voice activation to open doors," said Pogue McLaurin.And get ready for the health cop. Companies will have to deputize someone to be in charge of making sure employees follow the new rules about distancing.
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