Navigating New Professional and Social Norms When Offices Reopen

Learn how to navigate new professional and social norms when offices reopen. Get tips, tricks, strategies, and ideas for making your return to work as positive as possible.

Introduction

• Welcome back to the office!

1. Personal Care When Offices Reopen

• Create a pandemic personal care kit
• Learn your company's COVID guidelines
• Dressing for return to office (Can I still wear sweatpants?)

2. Behavior When Offices Reopen

• Establish new boundaries
• Meeting and greeting in 2021 and beyond
• Be a good officemate

3. Communication When Offices Reopen

• Planning for one-on-one and group meetings
• Rethink communication options
• Manage awkward situations gracefully

Conclusion

• Get comfortable with ambiguity