DESIGN AND INTERIORS


angle of them can be changed in order to let more air in while maintaining security.


Rethinking communal spaces There’s a lot to be said for breakout spaces - your employees spend a lot of time at work, so they need to relax. However, we don’t know whether there will be second or even third waves which could all impact on our ability to socialise indoors, so it may be worth reducing your communal space for now, and encouraging your staff to head out to chat. If you have the option, create a more attractive outdoor area or challenge your team to have walking breaks or meetings.


Switch your materials and details Consider all your surfaces, not just those in the kitchens and bathrooms. Fit vinyl flooring over carpets. Have hardwood chairs instead of fabric. Fit push-open cupboards


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instead of using handles. These changes may feel a bit of out an outlay but in the long run they are way more cost- effective to clean and maintain, regardless of COVID.


Your interiors need to be a pleasant place to work. Your employees deserve it and a happy workforce is naturally more productive. But adapting your office interior to be suitable post- COVID isn’t just about adhering to official advice, it could actually make it a more healthy, pleasant place to work long-term, regardless of how the disease’s impact plays out.


The key is to make the changes in the right way. Your HR team can advise on how to manage flexible working schedules but a good interior designer will be able to help you open out your offices with some simple changes, and ensure your team is working safely, happily and healthily - for the long term, not just for now.


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