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The office you left is not going to be the office you return to

Jeff Green and Michelle Davis

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Your first day heading back to the office will probably feel different from the minute you wake up. Imagine the morning begins with a self-administered COVID-19 symptom and temperature check. An app will report the results to your boss. If all's well, a low-occupancy, company-provided shuttle will take you to work. Everyone on it will be wearing a mask.

Once at the office, a second health check. Attendants will strictly control access to doors, elevators and common areas to prevent close contact. The route around the office will be one-way only. Formerly jammed open desk plans will sit half-empty. You may be encased in a makeshift cubicle made of plexiglass sheets.

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