The global pandemic has completely transformed the way people live and work. It has brought about a radical change in not just the way employers manage their workforce but also how they upkeep their workspaces as well. As more and more people return to the office under a hybrid work structure, health and safety issues are of the highest priority. Employers and workspace managers are responsible for keeping workers safe in the shared environment. Amidst all the recommendations and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA) requirements, there are five major Hybrid Workplace Cleaning lessons we learned from the pandemic:

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Hybrid workspaces have quickly become the norm in the post-pandemic world. But this added flexibility brings a whole new set of health and hygiene challenges with it. As an employer or facility manager, the responsibility to keep your employees safe and secure rests on your shoulders. Here are 7 essential ways to create a healthier hybrid workplace for your employees:

From the tech sector and biopharmaceuticals to data centers and R&D applications, many industries today require cleanrooms to carry out their operations. Periodic cleanroom cleanings are essential in maintaining low particle concentration levels, but maintenance in between cleanings is also a must. Use this guide to find the products and services you need in between your cleanroom cleanings, so that your operations can continue without disruption.   

The concept of a Hybrid Workplace is soaring in popularity thanks to its flexibility, convenience, and health and safety benefits. The 2020 Remote Employee Experience Index, an international survey conducted with over 9,000 skilled office workers, found that a staggering 63% of employees prefer a hybrid workplace. This shift to the hybrid workspace model requires changes in how traditional office spaces are managed and maintained.

If there is one thing we learned since Spring 2020, it's that cleaning needs to be an integral part of every workspace’s schedule. This is as true for your data center as it is for anywhere else. 

Cleanroom cleaning is something that must be done frequently. Even if all of the people who enter the room strictly adhere to the protective clothing guidelines, dirt, viruses, bacteria, and molds can find their way into a cleanroom. These contaminants present a real danger to both the work being done in the cleanroom and to the people who are doing it. They cannot be allowed to build up to levels where contamination is possible. 

The holidays are here and with them a buzz of activity. However, for various reasons, some businesses and industries lay low during the height of the holiday season. Some are not busy during the holidays, some recognize it as a prime time to give their usually busy employees some much-deserved time off, and some use it to prepare for the coming year.

Is it time to go back to the office? More and more U.S. workers are thinking about that question and wondering why, after so many have adapted so well to working from home, they should go back to the “old way” of daily commutes and lengthy meetings. That doesn’t mean they’re not willing to return to work at all: 52% would prefer a hybrid work system moving forward, and many companies are now developing their own hybrid work programs.  

No matter the industry, workplace managers and administrators always have plenty to consider. From everyday operations, like ensuring employees are staying on task and handling any situation that arises, to more of the big picture responsibilities, like developing budget plans and conducting quarterly reviews. If you're in one of these positions, you likely know the busyness well; by the time you list everything on your to-do list, you feel as if there isn't any room left in your brain for anything else.