Encouraging a Safe Return to the Office After Lockdown.
Social distancing
Implement a no-visitor policy / private appointments only. Allow only authorised employees into the office during this time. Alternatively on a private appointment policy only for outside personal.
Greet without physical contact. Encourage employees to avoid handshakes and hugs while greeting and interacting with colleagues.
Increase awareness around social distancing. Social Distancing Social Distancing -Reducing the number of persons in any work area to comply with the 2-metre (6.5 foot) gap recommended by the Public Health Agency.
Encourage employees to maintain 6.5 foot or two meters (two- to three-arm’s length) from other employees when possible. Staff to be reminded on a daily basis of the importance of social distancing both in the workplace and outside of it.
Workplace design
Insert partitions and screens to raise cubicle wall heights. If there are low or no cubicle walls, add or supplement dividers to create a higher physical barrier between employees to reduce the spread of infectious droplets due to a sneeze or cough. View our range of screens and dividers available.
Revisit and revise seating arrangements. Ensure that employees aren’t sitting too close to each other. If you have close or congested open workplaces, allow employees to use alternate desks and implement rotational remote work where possible.
Redesigning processes to ensure social distancing in place. Conference calls setup in specific zones within the office instead of face to face meetings.
Scheduling shifts
Flexible work hours or rotational shifts. Allow flexible work hours or reduce work hours so that fewer employees are on location at any given time.
Staggered shifts. Implement staggered shifts if the work demands a certain number of customer service reps be on-site for handling complex customer issues or for other critical tasks. Allot alternate desks to staff in the staggered shifts to create time between shifts to thoroughly sanitise workstations.
We hope this article helps and if you would like a member of our team to help assist you with any office furniture design or demands please feel free to reach out to us via sales@dawsonhinds.com.
Our experiences with Dawson Hinds are always made simple through the staff’s cooperation with our requirements. They are always on hand to provide advice and guidance about the best products. Fiona Clugston Facilities Co-ordinator - Coca Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Dawson Hinds has been providing our office furniture for our factory in Strabane for over 10 years. The quality of the products provided is always of a high standard and the service provided is impeccable. As our company has expanded the staff of Dawson Hinds has made numerous site visits to ensure we are making best use of our space and provide recommendations of furniture which suits our needs.
We have developed a fantastic working relationship with the team which means as we continue to grow we are able to contact the team and they are always happy to advise us on what additional furniture we need and order us products that match our existing offices. Their installation team build the products on site with minimal disruption to our operations and take away all the packaging. We highly recommend Dawson Hinds and plan to continue to use their services for any future furniture requirements.
Our company have been using Dawson Hinds since 2017 for the provision of our office furniture. We have been consistently impressed with the range and quality of their products and customer service.
One thing that sets them apart from others is their excellent customer service. The staff is knowledgeable about the products, and they are always willing to answer any questions we have. They are also very patient and take the time to help us find the perfect pieces for our workspace.
We highly recommend Dawson Hinds to anyone in need of high quality furniture and excellent customer service. Their products are durable and well-made, and their staff is friendly and knowledgeable. We will continue to be a loyal customer for years to come.
I have been using Dawson Hinds Creative Spaces for our office furniture for all of our sites over five years. The quality of the furniture is outstanding and continues to exceed my expectations. The delivery and installation process is faultless, and the team is professional and courteous. I appreciate the updates on the delivery status, which makes the process stress-free. The customer service is exceptional, and they can answer all of my questions and address any concerns I may have. I would highly recommend this office furniture company to anyone looking for high-quality furniture and excellent service.
We first started using Dawson Hinds Creative Spaces in 2018 following a recommendation from another business. Over the last 5 years, we have used them to furnish our original offices, move us to new larger premises and fit out these premises with additional products including break out area furniture, staff lockers, meeting room products and soft furnishings. Throughout these 5 years, we have dealt with staff in Dawson Hinds in sales, accounts, installation and marketing and we can safely say they have all been nothing but helpful and responsive throughout. They have answered all our questions promptly and provided expert advice on the correct products which suits our needs. They have also given advice on placement of these products as well as recommending colours / finishes to give us a pleasurable working environment whilst remaining within our budgetary constraints. We intend on continuing to use this company and have no hesitation in recommending them to others.
We recently worked with Dawson Hinds Creative Spaces to completely revamp our office space and the results were amazing! From the initial consultation to the final installation, the team at Dawson Hinds were professional, efficient, and easy to work with. They listened carefully to our needs and preferences and came up with a design that not only looked great but also maximized the functionality of the space. They were also able to work within our budget and timeline constraints, which was a huge relief. The installation process was smooth and seamless, with the team working efficiently to ensure minimal disruption to our day-to-day operations. The finished product was beyond our expectations, with high-quality finishes and attention to detail that really made the space feel welcoming and professional.
Overall, we couldn't be happier with the results of our office fit out and would highly recommend Dawson Hinds Creative Spaces to anyone looking to transform their workspace. They are true professionals who take pride in their work and deliver exceptional results.
Our Building Consultancy team have used Dawson Hinds Creative Spaces on several projects to date, and they have always provided an excellent service. The quality of the products are superb. The installation & fitters have always gone above & beyond for us and our clients .
