{"id":875,"date":"2021-02-05T10:56:50","date_gmt":"2021-02-05T08:56:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rivoniabb.co.za\/blog\/?p=875"},"modified":"2023-11-30T11:07:37","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T09:07:37","slug":"organizing-off-site-business-meeting-covid-questions-ask","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rivoniabb.co.za\/blog\/organizing-off-site-business-meeting-covid-questions-ask\/","title":{"rendered":"Organizing an off-site business meeting during Covid?  Questions to ask."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Organizing an off-site business meeting during Covid? What questions do you need to ask for organizing an off-site-meeting.<\/p>\n<p>Covid-19 safety is the highest priority when organizing a business meeting. When a business meeting takes place off-site, extra precautions come into play. Here are some questions to ask:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-878\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivoniabb.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/febblog_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivoniabb.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/febblog_1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.rivoniabb.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/febblog_1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rivoniabb.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/febblog_1-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>The venue\u2019s Covid-19 safety protocols. Are they in place?<\/strong><br \/>\nThoroughly check the venue\u2019s Covid-19 safety protocols. They might be on the venue\u2019s website.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are these protocols strictly adhered to?<\/strong><br \/>\nInform clients and employees (attendees) of the venue\u2019s house rules a day before the meeting commences.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rivoniabb.co.za\/images\/Covid-19%20health%20safety%20protocols%20-%20Jan2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here for our COVID-19 Safety Protocols <\/a><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-879\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivoniabb.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/febblog_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivoniabb.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/febblog_2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.rivoniabb.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/febblog_2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rivoniabb.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/febblog_2-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Does the venue allow for social distancing?<\/strong><br \/>\nVenues are restricted to 50% occupancy during Covid-19 restrictions. Make sure there is ample space to practice social distancing for the duration of the meeting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Does the venue have good ventilation?<\/strong><br \/>\nMake sure that doors and windows can be opened. Natural airflow is vitally important.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rivoniabb.co.za\/facilities\/business.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here for our Business Centre Customised Packages<\/a><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-880\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivoniabb.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/febblog_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivoniabb.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/febblog_3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.rivoniabb.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/febblog_3-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rivoniabb.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/febblog_3-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Is there thorough screening of persons entering the venue?<\/strong><br \/>\nVenues are obliged to test the temperature of attendees before they enter the venue.<br \/>\nNames of attendees, their contact information and their temperature readings will be recorded.<br \/>\nAttendees with temperatures exceeding 37.9 degrees Celsius will not be allowed access to the venue.<br \/>\nSanitizers should be provided by the property. They should be readily available.<br \/>\nEvery attendee should sanitize his\/her hands before entering the venue.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rivoniabb.co.za\/images\/Covid-19%20health%20safety%20protocols%20-%20Jan2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here for our COVID-19 Safety Protocols<\/a><\/div>\n<div align=\"center\"><\/div>\n<div align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sacoronavirus.co.za\/\">Click here to view the COVID website<\/a><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-882\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivoniabb.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"345\" height=\"162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivoniabb.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/5.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.rivoniabb.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/5-300x141.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>In-house catering. Is the kitchen compliant with Covid-19 industry protocols?<\/strong><br \/>\nIt is safer to use in-house catering when organizing a meeting.<br \/>\nIt is best to avoid a third-party provider.<br \/>\nVenues should provide snacks, coffees and teas as a matter of course. Lunches and additional meals are to be served with the utmost caution as per the restaurant industry protocols.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rivoniabb.co.za\/facilities\/business.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here for our Business Centre Customised Packages<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Covid-19 safety is the highest priority when organizing a business meeting. 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