Welcome back to the office

Enjoy the read! Adam Krzanowski CEO at Nowy Styl W hen making plans for the future, we always consider various scenar- ios, but the scale of the recent developments has come as a surprise even to the most far-sighted of us. SARS-CoV-2, commonly known as the coronavirus, made us face a completely new, unknown reality. This reality is uncertain and dynamic. It is a major challenge for the humanity – as regards our private and social life, but also with respect to the economy. Entrepre- neurs keep wondering how to manage the current situation and what decisions to make to minimise the impact on their employees and business partners. And yet we believe this experience will draw us even closer together. Together we can face the pandemic and slowly bring the situation under control. There is still a long way ahead of us before it all gets back to... We’re tempted to say “back to normal”, but the world we used to know has undergone a dramatic change, which may prove permanent and lasting. We need to get used to it. We want to help you come to terms with the new reality, which is why we are now sharing the outcome of our interdisciplinary and international cooperation in the area which has long been our domain – workspace organisation. Just like before, it is supposed to support employees in their everyday tasks, and in the face of the recent developments, it will also bring about a safe and effective work envi- ronment for everybody. Drawing on our knowledge and experience, we would like to offer a few tips on how to prepare for the return to the office: what changes and modifications you can introduce in the office layout and what products to use to ensure proper safety and hygiene standards. We realise that the ultimate look of your “new” office depends on numerous factors, such as individual decisions and the capabilities of specific employers. That’s why we want to show you various ways and best practices, which will help you find a solution that suits your needs. This publication is addressed to all of you who will soon be faced with the chal- lenge related to the organisation of bringing your employees back to the office set- ting. We are aware that Administration, Facility Management, HR, IT, Purchasing orWorkplace departments are in for a lot of work now. Even more so, we hope our report titled “Welcome back... to the office!” will become a source of useful tips and inspiration. We believe the information included in this document will contribute to re-establishing interpersonal bonds and relations, and more importantly, help you organise a safe and comfortable workspace.