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Coronavirus | Firm has THIS novel way to improve office hygiene

Firm has THIS novel way to improve office hygiene

Over the last few weeks, several corporations have announced temporary working arrangements to contain the spread of coronavirus.

For example, Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, has urged some of the firm’s global office employees to work remotely this week "if your job allows" in a memo sent to employees.

In the memo obtained by Bloomberg News, Cook said that the organisation was working to reduce “human density and ensure those teams that are on-site can do their work safely with peace of mind”.

Yet, not all employers have introduced remote working arrangements. For a large portion of organisations, business in the office is continuing as normal but with precautionary measures put in place, including handwashing guidance and extra hand sanitising facilities. 

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