I was recently working on a space needs assessment for a new courthouse. The team had really gelled and we had made great progress on determining the space requirements and collaborating on the design. Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Needless to say, the brakes were quickly put on the project and...

In a previous blog, I wrote about police interrogation rooms, which are sometimes called secure interview rooms and are used to meet with those in police custody. However, today’s police stations often contain another type of interview room called a witness or victim interview room. These spaces,...

For many, working from home has become the new normal as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, as states begin the process of opening back up, your employer may soon be calling you back to the office. Although some employees are eager to get back to their old work routines, the research shows...

It’s time once again for some friendly pointers from Miss Telework Manners. In this installment, I offer solutions to two additional challenges you may be facing as you continue to navigate the unexpected transition to full-time telework. Happy reading!

With so many of us settling into our telework routines during this pandemic quarantine, we have become masters of videoconferencing. We have learned the basics like muting our microphones, stopping our video, sharing our desktops, and viewing the group in grid mode. We have worked out how to change...