SALES SUCCESS
SECURITY IN THE OFFICE
SAFE and secure As many people return to the office for the first time in more than 18 months, personal safety and security of possessions in the ‘new normal’ of how workspaces function needs to be considered
A
s we move into
not being exposed to viruses – security of
policies on office occupancy rates, which
Autumn an ever-
possessions should not be ignored.
will, in turn, have an impact on the security
increasing number
As Simon Howorth, marketing and
of important business documents and
of people are
design manager at Dams notes, the work
employees’ personal belongings when they
returning to their
environment is changing in design and
are in the office.
workplaces – at least
purpose. “Employees are re-evaluating how
“Take hot-desking or co-working spaces
for some days of the week – but, in many
they would like to work – at home, in a
as an example; these work on a first-come,
cases, it is not a return to business as usual.
coffee shop, in the office, hot-desking or a
first-served basis, which means if you like
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed
hybrid working model,” he says. “In return,
a particular space then you have to come
how many spaces are used and, while safety
many businesses are considering what the
early to take that seat or else it might not
of employees is important – in terms of
impact will be of continued remote work
be available. Security, or lack thereof, is a
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