Upflex, the largest global network of flexible workspaces, launched Safe Spaces™, a global workplace re-entry program to help businesses of all sizes safely ramp up operations as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted across the world. The largest coworking alliance of its kind, it offers companies of any size access to approved workspaces that comply with a strict set of health and safety guidelines to reduce risks to employees as they return to the office.
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“The virus has accelerated a change already in motion: a move to a flexible, distributed workforce. Safe Spaces™ embraces these changes by allowing employees to keep flexible work arrangements, alleviate work from home constraints, and easily find safe workspace close to home, so they can avoid public transport.”
Top flex space brands participating in this collective effort include WeWork, Knotel, Breather, Servcorp, Novel Coworking, Venture X, Serendipity Labs, CommonGrounds, Premier Workspace, Mindspace, Talent Garden, Rent24, Tribes, Landmark, IOS Offices, Publico, Garage Society, The Hive, OYO Workspaces, and Ucommune among many others. Companies of any size can now access over 1,300 approved, safe and flexible workspaces. Safe Spaces™ encourages all flex brands to join the endeavor and make the return to work as safe as possible.
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“We are all looking forward to the moment when lockdowns are lifted, but the first priority must be to ensure people are safe when returning to work,” said Christophe Garnier, CEO and co-founder of Upflex. “The virus has accelerated a change already in motion: a move to a flexible, distributed workforce. Safe Spaces™ embraces these changes by allowing employees to keep flexible work arrangements, alleviate work from home constraints, and easily find safe workspace close to home, so they can avoid public transport.”
To become a part of Safe Spaces™, participating locations agree to comply with CDC guidelines (for US Spaces) or World Health Organization or other applicable local governing body’s guidelines (for non-US Spaces). In addition, Upflex worked with Karen Hoffmann, Clinical Instructor, Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine to define and approve Safe Spaces™ guidelines. Depending on location, guidelines include strict 6-foot distancing policies between desks, touchless temperature screening, and disinfection of office space. Each location complying with guidelines earns the Safe Spaces™ stamp of approval and is made searchable through Upflex’s website or app.
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