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5 steps to make offices as coronavirus-proof as possible

By Michael Marshall

14 April 2021

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MANY more people in the UK are returning to their workplaces as coronavirus lockdowns ease. Some US companies are also attempting a return: Google is allowing workers to return on a voluntary basis, for instance. More will do so in coming months. Returning safely will involve a mix of strict measures and tailored arrangements to make employees feel safe and happy. “It’s not a one-size-fits-all problem,” says Michael Tildesley at the University of Warwick, UK.

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