Federal agencies are living in the tension between the need to keep employees safe from the ongoing pandemic and the desire to reopen offices. Having employees back in the office could bring convenience, improve collaboration and boost employee morale. But those benefits must be balanced with accommodations for social distancing, enhanced ventilation and, in some cases, office renovations.
In this video, Gordian’s Vice President and General Manager of Federal Solutions, Bryan Walter, offers some advice for agency leaders looking to welcome employees back to their offices. By starting with the human element, then layering on up-to-date facilities data, federal agencies can plan an effective route to reopening.