This Is How People in an Office Can Socially Distance

<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">It&&num;8217&semi;s inevitable that everything is going to be different when large facilities open up again&period; Those of us that are going back to an office setting are dreading this new process of keeping ourselves and our colleagues safe after <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;newsforpublic&period;com&sol;effective-agents-work-home&sol;">months of working from home<&sol;a>&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Though it may add some variety to the shelter-in-place lifestyle that we&&num;8217&semi;ve adapted to&comma; going back to the office may increase the odds of contracting an illness and be the source of diminishing your mental health&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Continue reading to learn how people in an office can maintain healthier social distancing practices at work&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Maintain a Social Distance<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<hr &sol;>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">It&&num;8217&semi;s important to stay safe and continue to practice social distancing <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;beoffices&period;com&sol;8-things-that-might-change-when-we-return-to-work" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noopener">when we return<&sol;a> to work&period; The office crowd will only add to the chance that you might get sick&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">If you are at high risk or are uncomfortable with the chance of getting sick&comma; you can ask to extend working from home for as long as possible&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Reduce the amount of time that you spend in the office altogether&period; It may be possible for you to commute to work once or twice a week and do the rest from home&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Sometimes it is impossible to work from home depending on the needs of your office&period; If it is crucial to come back to work for the business to thrive&comma; make sure to stay 6 feet from your colleagues whenever possible&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2>Invigorate Your Co-Worker Relationships &lpar;From a Distance&rpar;&excl;<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<hr &sol;>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">It&&num;8217&semi;s likely that you have some acquaintances or even really close friends that developed from working in the same environment&period; Figure out ways to inspire those <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;thriveglobal&period;com&sol;stories&sol;social-distancing-friendships-connections-maintain&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noopener">relationships while social distancing<&sol;a>&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Check-in with them from a safe distance while in the office&period; Connect with them on social media or send them a daily text to make sure they are okay&period; Even if you can&&num;8217&semi;t hug or high five your cubicle buddy&comma; you can still support them through tough times&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Protect Yourself and Others<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<hr &sol;>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Make sure you are practicing good sanitation methods in the office&period; Wash your hands frequently&comma; especially before and after touching questionable surfaces&period; Wipe down and sanitize your work station periodically&period; Utilize Personal Protection Equipment when necessary&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2>Wear Personal Protection Equipment<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<hr &sol;>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Make sure to incorporate all of the posted safety procedures at work&period; If you are required to wear a mask when you leave your desk&comma; make sure you do&period; Wearing a face shield to protect yourself in the event that someone coughs or sneezes in your direction&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Shoe covers can help prevent the spread of germs that made their way onto the floor&comma; especially once you go home for the day&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Even if you are healthy&comma; you need to stick to the safety procedures&period; Don&&num;8217&semi;t think that you aren&&num;8217&semi;t spreading germs even if you don&&num;8217&semi;t feel the symptoms&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2>The Main Goal is to Protect the People In an Office<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<hr &sol;>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">When it comes to other people in an office&comma; it&&num;8217&semi;s important to choose your actions wisely&period; Think about how your actions will affect others as much as how their actions will affect you&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Don&&num;8217&semi;t go to work sick&period; This is the best way to make sure you don&&num;8217&semi;t spread any germs to your boss or colleagues&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">If you found this article to be helpful&comma; 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