COVID-19, commonly referred to as the coronavirus, is a rapidly spreading virus affecting the entire world. In response to this virus, businesses need to make some changes to prevent its spread. As a business owner, every step you take, from virtual meetings to thorough cleaning, will protect your employees and your business during this challenging time. Below, learn how your business should respond to this current pandemic. 

How Your Business Should Respond to the Coronavirus

1. Support Social Distancing

If anyone on your team must come into the office, change your workspaces as necessary to keep everyone at least six feet apart. Have them regularly wash their hands and use hand sanitizer to prevent spreading germs. Avoid meeting with clients or customers in person. It is important to not allow the public inside your office. Instead, talk with them through phone calls or video conferencing. They will appreciate your respect for their health.

2. Encourage Remote Work

All work that can be done virtually should be done remotely. You don’t want your employees coming into a shared workspace and getting each other sick. They likely have their own computers, phones, and Internet connections that they can use to work from home. There are many tools that can help your team communicate while staying in their own homes. Zoom® and Skype® allow for video conference calling and screen sharing, for example, while Dropbox™ allows for file sharing. 

3. Hire Thorough Cleaning

Whether people are coming into the office or not, this is the time to schedule a thorough cleaning. The virus can be transferred through contaminated surfaces, so the entire building needs to be disinfected. If the office is vacant, this could be done just once before you re-open. If you have anyone coming into the building, it should be done every day. Have a professional carpet cleaning service done to pull contaminants out of the floor and ensure that shared surfaces are wiped down with bleach or antibacterial cleaners. 

America’s Best Cleaning and Restoration Services in La Crosse, WI, offers thorough cleaning services to ensure your business is a healthy space. After almost 30 years in business, they have earned an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau® for their professional services. You can count on them for your air duct, carpet, and upholstery cleaning. View their full list of services online and call (507) 280-8171 for a free estimate.