The Philadelphia Sheriff's Office announced the launch of its new auction search platform. Sheriff Rochelle Bilal says the online resource makes it easier for prospective bidders to search sheriff sale properties and better understand the sheriff sale process before participating in online auctions. It's all part of Sheriff Bilal's strategy to improve transparency, customer service, and public access.

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Everything has Changed
The current health crisis continues to transform how we live, work and interact with each other. For the multifamily industry specifically, different trends have emerged that are likely to stick well after the pandemic subsides. We are living in a different world than a mere six months ago. The design changes above are just some of the changes taking place. Multifamily assets will continue to morph to reflect the comfortable new-normal, whatever it may be!

Increased Sanitization
Now that companies see it’s possible to have their employees work from home, we’re going to see the trend continue. With that, you’ll want to make sure you’re providing stations for people to work remotely and comfortably.

Look at your amenities and floor plans through the lens of an environment conducive to working from home. If you need an update, consider providing options like better printing capabilities and individual workstations.

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Keeping a cleaning schedule
Banks, supermarkets and other high traffic areas will always have cleaning schedules – but it may be more important than ever to monitor them.

In fact, it could be worth making extra cleaning schedules and bringing in cleaners more frequently to reduce the risk of any disease spreading.

If you do not have back-up cleaners, this might be an important time to have second choice or third choice cleaners available on standby, in case you existing cleaners are not available. If you have customers or pupils coming into your office, store or school every day, you need to make sure the environment is attended to more regularly or ideally, on a daily basis.

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Overnight, many companies have changed their operations from in-office to work-from-home in response to the spread of COVID-19. Remote work arrangements are not new, but because they may be unfamiliar to some employers and managers, there is an adjustment period as teams begin navigating this new way of conducting business. While some employees expect to thrive working remotely, others fear they’ll feel isolated or unmotivated to work in their own homes. Managers worry about keeping a team motivated and effective without daily face time in the office. Following are 10 recommendations to assist your company with recommendations for shifting culture that will have your employees successfully thriving in their new roles.

Host a virtual happy hour. Drinks are optional but the web camera is not. Use this event as an opportunity to connect and let your hair down with your colleagues. If using Zoom, ask attendees to click on gallery view to see everyone and not just those who are speaking. Consider including an icebreaker activity or trivia to engage everyone in conversation. Consider use of additional technology like Poll Anywhere or Swift to ask attendees questions and track live results as a group. Engagement and fun are two key elements this event is sure to provide.
Plan a fun-filled spirit week. This adds a fun twist when using video for meetings. Take it a step further by changing your background on zoom or adding themed décor each day. Besides, everyone is probably wearing pajamas so let’s give them a reason to get excited about their workday attire. This event is a welcome distraction from the mundane isolation.
Create a virtual kudos jar. It’s important to spread joy and say thanks during this uniquely challenging time. Virtual kudos are like hugs but without touching. Kudos are public recognition of a colleague for something they have contributed to the team. There is no better way to motivate employees while also building comradery between colleagues and showing genuine appreciation for someone’s contributions. Make this fun by sending all kudos to one email and the host of the email will write them on paper, fill up a jar and draw each kudos on camera to read aloud to the group.
Embrace flexibility, distractions and all. Don’t shun employees for a barking dog or crying child in the background. Many are not set up for remote working to begin with, much less adding on the stress and new circumstances created by this pandemic. Embrace the chaos and support your team members as they navigate this new normal.
Set up coffee breaks and lunch dates. Virtually that is! Take time to connect and talk about things other than work. You’ll be surprised how much you have in common with others. It’s natural to pause your work, change your scenery and gather with colleagues over coffee or lunch at the office. To simulate office behavior, try doing the same only virtually. Create a channel on Slack, Microsoft teams or other communication platform of your choosing and call it something fun like ‘Lunch Bunch’ or ‘Coffee Chat.’ Intentionally create small groups allowing for deeper conversation where all voices are heard.
Provide the best tech platform. Provide employees with technology tools that allow for collaboration and fun. A typical office environment develops its own personality through inside jokes, shared experiences and a collaborative environment. A remote team needs to develop something similar but in a virtual format. The easiest way to do this is with your day-to-day toolset.
Be transparent in all communication. This is a scary time for most as we navigate uncharted territory. Having leaders in place that clearly and effectively communicate company updates and changes consistently helps employees to alleviate unnecessary work-related stress. Set clear expectations to include changes in policies and new work duties. Remind employees that change is inevitable but that you are there to support them during this time.
Continue the investment. Investing in your employee’s education doesn’t stop during this time. In fact, now is a great time to introduce or reinforce self-paced training initiatives. Investing in professional development for your employees will assist in their skill set, confidence and overall performance in the future when this pandemic is over. The National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI) offers an assortment of online courses and recorded webinars on Visto, available 24 hours a day. There is no better time than now to make the investment in your career by completing an industry credential program.

https://coviscience.com/10-ways-to-keep-your-culture-thriving-remotely-in-the-face-of-covid-19/

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