Return-to office with accessibility in mind

Employee turnover, increased need for accommodations, and decreased psychological safety can be unintended consequences of return-to-office mandates. Untapped’s expertise in accessible workplaces and hybrid work can help you identify ways to create a more accessible and inclusive return-to-office experience through multi-dimensional assessment, analysis of employee feedback, and practical, cost-effective recommendations.

When workplaces don’t meet access needs, staff are more likely to:

• Request accommodations
• Experience reduced psychological safety
• Leave their role to seek opportunities in a more flexible work environment.

With our expertise in accessible hybrid workplaces, inclusive design, and multi-dimensional accessibility in the built environment, we can support your organization to navigate challenges around hybrid and in-office requirements.

Our services are designed to help you:

• Act on commitments you have articulated in your accessibility plan.
• Mitigate challenges and complaints around increased time back in the office.
• Demonstrate your commitment to accessibility and inclusion to your employees and public stakeholders.
• Identify affordable and effective actions to improve accessibility and inclusion in your work environment.

Here’s what to expect:

• We begin with a discovery session to learn about your current services and processes.
• We conduct a worksite and/or virtual space assessment using our proprietary accessibility framework to assess where you’re at in creating an accessible work environment
• We offer a set of practical, cost-effective, and easy-to-implement recommendations, focusing on multiple dimensions of accessibility
• We provide training for managers to help them lead hybrid meetings, support virtual teams, and support all team members
• If needed, we can lead the design or redesign of policies, processes, and systems.