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How to build a successful work-from-home program: 4 steps

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Other characteristics to look for in remote workers are a self-starting attitude, maturity, ability to communicate and collaborate, and a commitment to their work. Ask for feedback on things like: What office supplies were needed to work remotely? How can those supplies be restocked? This, again, requires thought and planning.

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COVID-19 pandemic: How to prepare your business

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Provide sufficient soap and water, alcohol-based hand sanitizer gel, paper towels and other supplies as needed in the workplace to encourage hand hygiene. Establish a reliable communication process. If you don’t have one already, create an internal crisis communications plan. If possible, be flexible with how people work.

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Hiring remote workers: 4 things you must do before getting started

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Other characteristics to look for in remote workers are a self-starting attitude, maturity, ability to communicate and collaborate, and a commitment to their work. That person should be prepared to document things like: What office supplies are needed to work remotely? How will those supplies be restocked? 80 hours?

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From Passive Spaces To Active Contributors: The Meeting Rooms Of Tomorrow

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Existing technologies like smartwatches and wellness rings will communicate with room sensors for real-time adjustments in lighting, temperature, and other environmental conditions. Need extra supplies or coffee? Work-dash begins to transcribe meeting minutes and analyze key takeaways and sentiments from the meeting.

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How Workplace Design Can Help Attract Gen Z

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Highly interconnected – grown up with the knowledge that they can communicate with anyone in the world at a moment’s notice through social media. Having offices that are bookable or shared is a wonderful way to supply employees with choices on how they work. How to incorporate flexibility into office design.

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A tried-and-true guide to managing remote employees

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Remote employees need the same access to spreadsheets, policies, templates, stationery, mail supplies, software and security measures that onsite employees have. They’ll know whether it’s necessary to have dedicated desk space in the home with a full desktop setup or whether a small filing cabinet to house supplies and a laptop is enough.

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How to succeed in your first 90 days as a new facility manager

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Organize regular team meetings to encourage open communication and gather feedback on proposed changes. Consider renegotiating contracts with vendors who provide essential services, like maintenance or supplies, to ensure better pricing and service quality. Assess existing vendor relationships and evaluate performance.