What to expect on your first day back in a touch-free, socially distant office

Hello! It's early Monday morning on the day your office decides to reopen—and you have no idea what t [Compass] [Presented by]( [ALTERYX]( Hello! It’s early Monday morning on the day your office decides to reopen—and you have no idea what to expect when you finally show up for the first time. According to a host of experts, there’s a good chance that your building’s lobby, elevator, and office suite will be decked out with new technology aimed at helping you stay socially distant from coworkers and reduce your need to touch any public surfaces. That means you might start your day by checking the office’s planned capacity for the day in your company’s office app, booking a recently cleaned desk (since you no longer have one of your own), and swiping into your office building using your phone. The lobby might be outfitted with thermal cameras, and there’s probably a long line for the elevator if you work in a large building. When you finally reach your office, it’ll probably be totally unrecognizable, with plexiglass barriers, and desks spaced six feet apart. To understand everything you might encounter on that first day back—as well as the implications for your privacy and the future of work—[read more here](. —[Katharine Schwab]( [What to expect on your first day back in a touch-free, socially distant office]( [What to expect on your first day back in a touch-free, socially distant office]( As we return to work, companies will be using all kinds of new technology to help keep you safe—and track your every move. [fastcompany.com]( [These drones can plant 40,000 trees in a month. By 2028, they’ll have planted 1 billion]( [These drones can plant 40,000 trees in a month. By 2028, they’ll have planted 1 billion]( We need to massively reforest the planet, in a very short period of time. Flash Forest’s drones can plant trees a lot faster than humans. [fastcompany.com]( [These pajama sets are so chic, you could get away with wearing them on a Zoom call]( [These pajama sets are so chic, you could get away with wearing them on a Zoom call]( No, matching pajama sets are not just for sleeping in luxury—they’re the perfect at-home outfit for waking hours too. [fastcompany.com]( A MESSAGE FROM ALTERYX [How to make the most of your data—and empower your workforce]( [How to make the most of your data—and empower your workforce]( A new approach to analytics allowed athleticwear retailer Gymshark to better understand its customers and make quick, high-impact business decisions. [fastcompany.com]( [How to get your kid to wear a mask]( [How to get your kid to wear a mask]( We talk to a pediatrician with experience getting kids to do things they’re afraid of. [fastcompany.com]( [The ’90s-era Chicago Bulls were iconic. So why is the logo such a mystery?]( [The ’90s-era Chicago Bulls were iconic. So why is the logo such a mystery?]( The Bulls logo is an icon, too—we just don’t know for sure who made it. [fastcompany.com]( [Kevin Durant’s Showtime documentary captures the unique basketball powers of his hometown]( [Kevin Durant’s Showtime documentary captures the unique basketball powers of his hometown]( ‘Basketball County: In the Water’ takes a closer look at Maryland’s Prince George’s County and why it’s been home to so many future pro basketball players. [fastcompany.com]( [These hilarious memes reveal our anxiety about reopening the economy]( [These hilarious memes reveal our anxiety about reopening the economy]( States reopening against the advice of scientists feels like a death knell for our country. [fastcompany.com]( [Not another Zoom meeting: 5 alternatives to video communication]( [Not another Zoom meeting: 5 alternatives to video communication]( If you’re feeling drained by back-to-back video calls, there are other options for staying connected and getting work done. [fastcompany.com]( [Watch today’s Fast Break: Three tips for hacking your anxiety]( [Watch today’s Fast Break: Three tips for hacking your anxiety]( On today’s show: Learn how to turn your anxiety from a burden into a benefit for you. [fastcompany.com]( [Last chance to apply for Fast Company’s Innovation by Design]( [Last chance to apply for Fast Company’s Innovation by Design]( The Innovation by Design Awards honor the designers and businesses solving the problems of today and tomorrow. Every entry will be reviewed by Fast Company editors and will be judged on the key ingredients of innovation: functionality, originality, beauty, sustainability, depth of user insight, cultural impact, and business impact. [Today is the deadline to apply](. [fastcompany.com]( Did you enjoy this issue? [Fast Company] You can [update your details here](. If you don’t want to receive Compass anymore, [unsubscribe here]( If you were forwarded Compass and like it, [subscribe here]( [View this newsletter online]( Powered by [Revue]( 7 World Trade Center, 29th Floor, New York, NY 10007-2195