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The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Forcing Employers To Rethink Workplace Design

By Steve Kraske,

Chris Young, Mackenzie Martin

Published June 8, 2020 at 2:43 PM CDT

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A group of people work at their cubicles in an open office space. — The days of close work quarters and open office plans may be over, thanks to concerns over the spread of the new coronavirus.

From spread-out tables to plexiglass dividers, how long-lasting will some of the changes be?

Alissa Wehmueller, director of interiors and principal at Helix Architecture + Design

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Steve Kraske

When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.

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Chris Young

Chris Young is an Assistant Producer for KCUR’s Up To Date. Contact him at chrisy@kcur.org.

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Mackenzie Martin

Mackenzie Martin is a senior podcast producer at KCUR Studios and host of the podcast, A People's History of Kansas City. Contact her at mackenzie@kcur.org.

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