As states begin to lift shelter-in-place orders, companies are wondering about the return to the workplace. 

Some companies plan to let employees work from home through the end of 2020, while others are offering the option to work from home “forever.” Others still are beginning to plan for staged reentry, and companies worldwide are considering new protocols and practices to get back to work safely.

There’s no doubt that the workplace will look different after COVID-19, with distanced desks and sanitizer stations becoming the norm. With so much to consider when building a reentry plan, it’s hard to know where to start.

We’ve built this framework to do just that – provide a starting point of all things that should be considered in your plan and help you prepare for whenever that time comes.

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Many of us are working from home in response to COVID-19. In this time of uncertainty, we’re calling out 6 simple ways managers can maintain connectedness and boost morale across their teams. 

Keeping the workplace clean and healthy is certainly a top-of-mind initiative for offices across the country currently. First and foremost, we recommend paying close attention to the CDC’s recommendations for workplaces to stay healthy and safe from coronavirus outbreaks.

During this stressful time, it’s a good opportunity to revisit precautionary measures we should be taking year-round and healthy habits to always encourage in the office.

Three truths about being an office manager: 

1. You’re in charge of a lot of different things. No day is ever the same.
2. You’re critical to the everyday success of an office. 
3. This is a stressful job.

The heart of everything we do at OfficeLuv is to make life easier for the office manager; empowering you to thrive in your role, grow your career, and reduce stress along the way. 

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Maintaining a clean, organized office that is both presentable to clients and pleasant to work in isn’t just the responsibility of office managers and cleaning personnel. All employees should respect and take pride in the office space to make sure it’s consistently an excellent working environment for everyone. Here are a few tips to inspire employees to do their part.

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We spoke with office managers around the country to stay on top of how they keep their offices stocked with healthy groceries and snacks. Here’s what we heard from the pros on what it takes to keep an office happy and healthy:

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Having a remote workforce adds both flexibility and complexity to the employee experience. Many organizations work hard to keep remote workers connected without in-office engagement. Here are a few ideas on ways to help keep remote employees engaged and connected.
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Top talent no longer simply look at salary and potential for growth when making their career decisions. Employees are increasingly prioritizing other factors like work-life wellness and healthy office environments. But workplaces that support employee health and wellness aren’t just recruitment tools. Office health can impact employee morale and productivity — and is essential to your company’s overall success.

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