Now that the COVID-19 vaccine is available for people ages 12 and up, many businesses and employees want a return to normalcy. They may be able to find it somewhat at work, as offices begin to open their doors to employees. However, there are several safety precautions and safeguards, which must be put into place to protect workers.

In order to create a smooth transition to hybrid or full-time in-person work, businesses must consider everything from booking desks and conference rooms to connectivity to registering guests and managing office capacity. With these stats in mind, it’s clear that companies need to map out their re-turn-to-work plans with as much detail and structure as possible. They must also keep in mind the need to balance worker desires and needs with business objectives.

The accompanying checklist, from TechRepublic Premium, is designed to help businesses map out their on-premises return-to-work plans.