Upflex Recovery Program
Get Ready To Bring People Back to Your Space
The COVID-19 virus has taken the world by storm and we understand this is only the beginning of a very difficult time for all of us: coworking spaces, employers and people forced to stay home. When lockdowns are lifted the priority will be for everyone to work in a safe environment.
Everyone’s help and solidarity will be key to make it out of this crisis. We are launching the Upflex Recovery Program to help businesses of all sizes ramp up their operations once the COVID-19 restrictions & lockdowns are lifted.
The global program has been designed to help local communities of workers to access workspaces that are taking the necessary steps for health and safety.
Become a Program Partner
Your space can become a Recovery Program Partner and help local communities of workers find an alternative place to work.
To join the Upflex Recovery Program, spaces partners agree to comply with certain guidelines related to health, sanitation and appropriate social distancing. more info -> goes to the Become a Program Partner section
Colliers International Partnership
Upflex has partnered with Colliers International to offer the Upflex Recovery Program to companies and their employees around the world.
Colliers is a global leader in commercial real estate with more than 15,000 enterprising professionals and operations in 68 countries. Sample clients include Adobe, Procter & Gamble, Ernst & Young, Kraft, L’Oreal, Oracle, Coca-Cola and hundreds of other clients this program will be promoted to.
Join the program
Become a Program Partner
To be accepted into the Upflex Recovery Program, Space Partners 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, Space Partners should practice the following health & safety practices to keep the coworking community safe:
Social distancing
- Implement social distancing measures and prevent unnecessary close contact to help prevent the spread of infection
- Increase physical space between members, keeping at least 2 meters (~6 feet) between people
Cleaning & disinfecting
- Cleaning does not kill germs, but cleaning removes and thus lowers their numbers and the risk of spreading infection. Disinfectants kill germs on clean surfaces.
- Open outside windows and doors (to the extent possible) to increase air circulation
- Thoroughly clean and disinfect all surfaces at least twice a day:
- Doorknobs and door push plates
- Handrails and buttons on elevators
- Desks and chairs and all tables
- Bathroom faucet handles, paper towel dispenser handles, toilet flush handles, and hand dryer buttons
- Kitchen faucets, refrigerator handles, coffee pot handles and buttons, and microwave and toaster buttons Light switches
- Handles and buttons on all equipment (e.g., printers, audiovisual equipment, telephone, monitors, etc.)
Personal hygiene
- Provide members:
- Paper Towels
- Tissues
- Alcohol-based hand sanitizer (at least 60% alcohol)
- Disinfectant wipes
- Hand soap at all sinks
- Install additional hand sanitizing stations in high traffic areas throughout the workspace
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth wiht unwashed hands
- Post signs educating members about proper hand-washing techniques:
- Washing hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is effective and should be done frequently and always upon the following:
- Before eating;
- After sneezing, coughing, or nose blowing;
- After using the restroom
- Before handling food;
- After using shared equipment such as computer keyboards, etc.
- Provide safety and hygiene training for all employees
- Washing hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is effective and should be done frequently and always upon the following:
Incident reporting
- If a confirmed case of COVID-19 was present in your workspace, or individuals in your workspace have been exposed to a confirmed case, notify Upflex immediately and perform a full cleaning and disinfection of the workspace
Food & beverage
- Offer paper cups for coffee, tea, and water
- Provide pre-wrapped food items only (if offering any food)