The ultimate checklist for getting back to the office Culture Survey your workforce Make it clear where employees should submit feedback throughout the process Create policies with empathy Use your company vision to guide decision-making Implement a plan for performance reviews and promotions that don’t favor in-office employees Revisit team-building activities and company events Preparation Replace perished office supplies Purchase new office supplies taking increased usage into account If hot desking, implement a booking system Implement a booking system for conference rooms Create a policy for capacity of common rooms if needed Communicate with employees who have been in the office the past year Communicate with employees who are returning to the office Rollout hybrid-ready team collaboration software if needed Create a positive COVID-19 case procedure Travel Implement a solution for taxi booking and ride sharing that consolidates spend Implement a solution for flight and hotel booking that consolidates spend Offset carbon emissions from all travel Green office Encourage office use during heat waves and cold snaps, and prepare for increased use of common spaces Create a secure bike and scooter storage Purchase zero-waste, re-usable lunch packaging for employees as a welcome back gift Increase energy efficiency of appliances, heating and cooling, and lighting Choose paper products and laundry services over wasteful paper products where possible back to the office 17 gett.com