This month has definitely been a more positive one, on a global scale. With the news of three successful vaccines in production to help us control the spread of COVID-19, the world is moving in the right direction and preparing to head back to some form of normality. However, there is no denying that our definition of ‘normal’ has been altered significantly. Normality has changed, and arguably, indefinitely for everyone. For the foreseeable future, it’s clear that we will still need to take the necessary precautions and implement preventative strategies to control sudden surges of increased cases.
With humanity desperate for freedom, there are many factors to consider before this new idea of normality can be obtained. Whether it’s through returning to the workplace, going back to the gym, or perhaps, a holiday; there are safety measures and protocols we will always have to consider in this new era.
Upon returning to our (albeit different) daily routines, safe, smart storage is a top priority for many organisations. With businesses not only looking to be more flexible and cost-effective, but from a health and safety point of view too. The storing of all personal items will have to be effectively monitored to help suppress continued viral transmission.
Moving forward, our Simplicity smart lockers are the perfect solution to transition to the new normal.
Supporting The Hybrid Workplace
The hybrid workplace is something that by now, many of us are familiar with. An interchangeable working option, meaning employees could go into the office if needed. Whether it’s to stimulate productivity, or to ‘touch base’ with colleagues, the choice is there, but ultimately, you have the flexibility to work remotely. This working style was accelerated by the virus but has proven to be very successful. It’s estimated that as many as 70% of UK companies will move to this flexible working-style in the future. Businesses have come to terms with the fact that they must adapt and evolve, in order for success and growth, whilst enabling cost-effectiveness.
With employees filtering back to the workplace, it’s essential that companies are prepared and taking the necessary precautions to ensure staff welfare. Take the office environment for example, the average worker will no longer be able to place their belongings next to their desk or hang a coat over the back of their chair. Desks must be placed to adhere to social distancing guidelines, and equally, employees themselves must ensure a safe distance between one another when moving around the office. Our lockers offer a smart storage system, which is space saving, socially distanced and contactless.
Supporting Key Workers, Retail and Education
Those classed as key workers have been working the whole way through the pandemic. Even pre-COVID, it was estimated that over 340 bacteria live on every surface in the workplace, with the Society for General Microbiology stating that some bacteria divide and multiply every 20 minutes at the right temperatures and with the right nutrients. Many people undertake shift work, coming and going at various times of the day; you can easily bring in bacteria and viruses from the workplace to your house and vice versa, each day through items like your shoes, bag, and even headphones. With most germs living on surfaces for hours, coronavirus can also live on surfaces for up to 3 days.
Retail, education facilities and public sector workplaces can be a hotspot for contamination. As they are in predominantly public-facing careers, these employees could come into contact with hundreds of people on a daily basis. In order to keep everyone safe, the secure storage of belongings becomes significant. Yes, an effective cleaning regime in the workplace will aid the reduction of viral spread, but in order to be extra safe, investing in contactless lockers will be invaluable to the wellbeing of staff and students alike. Having the facility to store belongings in a safe and sanitised manner, reduces the risk of infection and supports the new normal.
Why Simplicity?
Secure
Have the ultimate assurance that staff possessions are safe and free from contamination. The modern employee is usually equipped with expensive digital equipment, for instance, laptops, phones, headsets, tablets. Our lockers ensure staff can go about their day knowing their property is stored securely and poses no threat to their health and safety.
Smart and Space Saving
Smart technologies allow companies to collate data around the operation of their business and utilise that data to make improvements. For example, our Simplicity Smart Lockers can help to determine if a building and workspace is being utilised by accessing and analysing real-time data. There’s also the ability to assign lockers to individuals or specific departments on a temporary or permanent basis. This enables much easier and quicker management. This will also aid locker allocation for social distanced shift work, whilst supporting the hybrid workplace.
Safe
Now more than ever, the wellbeing of employees is crucial to any organisation’s performance. Our smart storage systems help to keep staff safe during these uncertain times. After initial set up, users can access their locker via their mobile phone, preventing unnecessary contamination. This can also be handy should an employee forget their key card. Our intelligent, contactless lockers can also be manually set to be made available 2 metres apart. This helps ensure maximum compliance with social distance guidelines. Using the same feature, lockers can be blocked off for cleaning after use, further protecting staff. Moreover, we offer a bespoke service and can construct storage using materials with antibacterial properties to prevent risk of transmission.
Contact Us
Adapting to the new normal will take some time; we suggest getting ahead of the game and investing in the necessary strategies, now. In order to embrace the change and continue to evolve, we must be prepared. Simplicity Lockers can help you accomplish a safe and flexible, future-proof storage solution. If you’d like to know more about our contactless lockers, we’d love to hear from you! Contact us here for more information.
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