Small office-based business
Small office-based business operating from a local business hub
In this example the company is a web design company with an office in a
local business hub. The company employs 10 staff within the business, all
the staff use the shared facilities of the hub which in turn are used by
upward of a hundred people.
Inside the office there are two options:
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Each desk can be separated by Perspex shielding to, in effect, create
cubicles. This will allow physical separation by means of the shielding
but will still allow a degree of interpersonal connection. It is worth
noting that this form of isolation may not be conducive to team
working.
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The second option is that only half the staff are permitted in the
office at any one time, and no hot desking/sharing of IT equipment is
permitted. If this option is chosen it is suggested that 50% work in
the office and the other 50% work at home one week, and then the roles
are reversed. Videoconferencing may be used to have team meetings at
any time. In some firms remote working staff members have a constant
video link (Zoom) between them, to make them feel as if someone is in
the room with them.
The kitchen/breakout rooms and toilets will need to be cleaned/disinfected
regularly. As the premises managers, this service should be provided by the
hub and the cost will probably be borne by all tenants. The hub will need
to arrange staggered times for use of the kitchen/breakout rooms in order
to avoid any build-up of tenants and their guests in the common/shared
areas.
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