How does the new Malaysian office looks like in the new post-pandemic world?

Malaysians are returning back to their offices with loosening of rules.  SOPs and social distancing rules are still enforced to minimize the virus spread.

Offices will remain a central nervous system for companies to get things done – meetings colleagues without scheduling in the office is faster and huddling around a white board to sketch ideas is much easier in reality than using your notebook.

Through the decades at Versalink, we have experienced various domestic and global business projects to share what we feel is the best way to adapt to the new reality that combines productivity and health so that we can move forward. 

The 3 key things that will drive the new Malaysian office: Safety, Design and Deployment

Safety

Minimising or stopping virus transmission is a primary objective in our SOPs.  It includes masks wearing, 1 metre social distancing, temperature taking, provision of hand sanitisers and MySejahtera recording.

 

Seating arrangements will also need to be adjusted for improvement.  This includes: 

• Distancing tables between employees.
• Adding acrylic screen panel* to prevent droplets transmission.
• Splitting into smaller teams to come to work.
• Improve air ventilation. 

* View the different acrylic screens for the office and your retail outlet here.

Design

With safety in mind, the office needs to be designed in a way that is inspiring in this new environment to be attractive and productive for the staff.

Space and distance is now a design criteria to make the office look inviting.   New antibacterial materials are available to add to healthy measures, while maintaining the aesthetic look of your interior design.

Our Antibacterial Melamine Faced Panel that passed the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) has a 99.9% antibacterial property that can be used for all types of interior work design.  This melamine board is a safer alternative for the long-term well-being of everyone at work.  It is also easy to clean and stain resistant for maintenance.

Deployment

The deployment of a safe and tastefully design office space is important to ensure that employees feel confident to return.  To successfully make this possible, business owners should have a far-sighted approach to office design.  New processes to support this new office can include staggered teams coming to work and for those with shared tables, reservation ahead should be encouraged.

To learn more about designing your new office for the post-Covid future, contact us today.