Coronavirus updates - Victory Workspace

February 16, 2022

In accordance with the Contra Costa County Department of Public Health Guidelines, effective February 16, 2022, facemasks will no longer be required inside Victory Workspace for fully vaccinated people. Unvaccinated individuals over age 2 will continue to be required to wear masks.

Victory Workspace remains open and fully available to serve your workspace needs while maintaining appropriate health and safety protocols. To inquire about membership, please schedule a tour on our website, or to book a meeting room or workspace, use the Book Workspace button on our homepage.

December 29, 2021

In accordance with the Contra Costa County Department of Public Health order effective December 29, 2021, facemasks are once again required in the Victory Workspace office.

Victory Workspace remains open and fully available to serve your workspace needs. To inquire about membership, please schedule a tour on our website, or to book a meeting room or workspace, use the Book Workspace button on our homepage.

November 1, 2021

In accordance with the Contra Costa County Department of Public Health order effective November 1, 2021, facemasks will no longer be required in the Victory Workspace office once proof of vaccination is verified. Please show your valid proof of full vaccination to our Community Coordinator at the front desk upon entry. We will notate once your status is verified so you won’t need to provide this each time you enter. Please be advised that, per the health order, should an unverified person be working in the space, all members present are required to wear a facemask. Please monitor our Deskworks message board for notification of such an instance.

The health and safety of our employees, members, clients and guests remains of utmost importance to us and we will continue to do everything possible to safeguard that.

August 3, 2021

Effective Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021, Victory Workspace will modify it’s mask policy to match those of the Contra Costa County Department of Public Health. This new health order requires all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a face mask while inside indoor public settings.

The health and safety of our employees, members, clients and guests remains of utmost importance to us and we will continue to do everything possible to safeguard that.

June 25, 2021

Effective Monday, June 28, 2021, Victory Workspace will modify it’s mask and distancing policies to match those of the California Department of Public Health and Cal/OSHA. As such, masks will no longer be required in the workspace for people fully vaccinated against Covid-19. By entering the premises without a mask, you attest to the fact you are fully vaccinated. Victory Workspace employees will need to provide proof of vaccination. Unvaccinated members and employees will continue to need to wear a mask in the workspace.

Additionally, we will begin increasing the capacity in our community seating area allowing fully vaccinated people to work at communal tables again. Socially distanced workstations will continue to be available for those who have a preference.

We are excited to welcome both new and former members back to the workspace. You may now pre-book a workspace using the Book A Workspace link on our homepage, or simply come to the space and purchase a day pass on-site. To explore membership options, we recommend you Schedule a Tour.

April 7, 2021

Effective today, Contra Costa County enters the Orange tier in the state’s color-coded reopening system. We are thrilled to report that with the long-awaited return to the Orange tier, non-essential workers are permitted to return to an Office Workspace. Of course, Victory Workspace has been operational throughout the pandemic to support essential workers, but we look forward to welcoming both new and former members who desire an alternative to the home office.

We continue to adhere to CDC Health & Safety protocols as described below. To ensure appropriate capacity, you may now pre-book your open workstation by using the Book A Workspace link on our homepage, or simply come to the space and purchase a day pass on-site. To explore membership options, we recommend you Schedule a Tour.

December 7, 2020

With Contra Costa County returning to the Purple tier and implementing additional shelter-in-place orders, Victory Workspace remains operational as part of the critical infrastructure available to serve essential workers.

We remain committed to the health and safety of our members and have implemented extensive policies and protocols as described below. Please scroll down for more detail.

If you are in need of a professional, productive environment to complete your essential work, tours are being given by appointment and private meeting space may be booked on-demand through our website.

October 27, 2020

Effective 10/27/2020, Contra Costa County has entered the Orange tier in the state’s coronavirus reopening guidelines. In this tier, non-essential workers are permitted to return to business offices. While Victory Workspace has remained available throughout the pandemic to support our members who are essential, we are excited to welcome back all current, former and prospective members who may need an alternative to the home office or commute.

We continue to practice all safety protocols and support modifications recommended by CDC Guidelines as posted again below:

Maintain physical distance of 6 feet or more at all times.
Face masks are required for everyone entering or moving about the space. Members in a private space or seated at a workstation behind protective barriers may remove their masks while seated and working.
Hand washing or sanitizing is required for everyone entering the space. Soap and sanitizer are being provided, as are disinfecting wipes for work surfaces.
Common areas, high-traffic areas, restrooms, door handles, and light switches will be cleaned with sanitizer on a regular basis (every two hours or more as needed).
Members are asked to wipe down any common surface area they have touched such as the copy machine, workstation surfaces, or lounge/kitchen countertops. Cleaning supplies will be provided.
Meeting room tables and chairs, credenzas, and remote controls will be cleaned after every meeting with sanitizer.
Do not enter the workspace if you are experiencing symptoms of illness, have tested positive for COVID-19, or have been exposed to anyone exhibiting symptoms or testing positive. Staff will complete a self-assessment and be screened daily for symptoms.

We have made the following physical modifications to the workspace:

Rearranged community tables to allow for a minimum of 6’ between each.
Removed half of our community seating chairs to insure only one person per section.
Added 30” tall plexiglass dividers at community tables to replace the 12” dividers previously in place.
Added plexiglass barriers at the front reception desk.
Posted directional signage throughout the space to create a flow that minimizes physical proximity.
Cleaned and sanitized all carpet and flooring within the space with a CDC compliant disinfectant.
Replaced all HVAC filters with higher quality, MERV-13 filter designed to filter smaller particles.
Cleaned the coils on our HVAC system with COVID compliant disinfectant.
Posted signage throughout the space requiring social distancing and masking as explained above.
Removed tables from our café seating areas to ensure physical distance.
Limited traffic in the kitchen area to one person at a time to ensure physical distance.
Removed seating and closed selected cube workstations to ensure physical distance.
Implemented increased sanitizing procedures throughout the day to ensure cleanliness of common areas including light switches, door handles and works surfaces.
Provided soap, hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes throughout the space for members to utilize.
Installed hand sanitizer stations at the workspace entrances for members to utilize.
Allowed select employees to continue to work from home on a rotating basis to de-densify the space.
Limited overall occupancy in the space by 50% from normal limits.
Increased evening janitorial service with hospital-grade sanitation and cleaning.

We encourage you to schedule a tour to assess the space firsthand and receive a free day pass to try us out.

August 17, 2020

Victory Workspace remains a part of the critical infrastructure that allows people to work remotely. Therefore, we are currently giving tours by appointment for prospective new members, and meeting rooms are available for booking via the booking buttons on our home page.

With the start of schooling from home, summer heat, power outages and other distractions, we are here to support those needing an alternative workspace to conduct their essential business while working remotely.

We continue to adhere to the protocols outlined below to support the health and safety of our members, guests and staff.

July 14, 2020

In response to the latest order issued by the State of California and the Contra Costa County Health Department, Victory Workspace is reverting back to our shelter-in-place protocols. This includes allowing most of our staff to work from home, locking our doors to the general public, and reducing the frequency of some non-essential services.

U.S. Postal Mail and deliveries will be received as per normal, but will be distributed and ready for pickup by Noon on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays only.

Please note that Victory Workspace remains operational and available to our members who require our work environment to complete their own essential business. You will be able to access the space as usual using your KISI smartphone app.

Please scroll down to review the many modifications and policies we have put in place to ensure your health and safety.

June 2, 2020

Pursuant to the revised order from the Contra Costa Department of Health Services, business offices will reopen in Contra Costa County effective June 3rd under the latest shelter-in-place order released today.

May 31, 2020

The health and safety of our members, staff and guests is the top priority at Victory Workspace. Over the past month, we have been working diligently to implement policies and modifications to the work space in support of this. As restrictions begin to loosen, we want to assure you that we have taken reasonable precautions consistent with CDC, State of California, and Contra Costa Health Department guidelines to support your safe return to the work space. Below you will find a list of both policies and physical modifications made to the workspace. We have also posted an updated video tour highlighting these modifications on our home page.

We have implemented the following policies and posted appropriate signage as follows:

Maintain physical distance of 6 feet or more at all times.
Face masks are required for everyone entering or moving about the space. Members in a private space or seated at a workstation behind protective barriers may remove their masks while seated and working.
Hand washing or sanitizing is required for everyone entering the space. Soap and sanitizer are being provided, as are disinfecting wipes for work surfaces.
Common areas, high-traffic areas, restrooms, door handles, and light switches will be cleaned with sanitizer on a regular basis (every two hours or more as needed).
Members are asked to wipe down any common surface area they have touched such as the copy machine, workstation surfaces, or lounge/kitchen countertops. Cleaning supplies will be provided.
Meeting room tables and chairs, credenzas, and remote controls will be cleaned after every meeting with sanitizer.
Do not enter the workspace if you are experiencing symptoms of illness, have tested positive for COVID-19, or have been exposed to anyone exhibiting symptoms or testing positive. Staff will complete a self-assessment and be screened daily for symptoms.

We have made the following physical modifications to the workspace:

Rearranged community tables to allow for a minimum of 6’ between each.
Removed half of our community seating chairs to insure only one person per section.
Added 30” tall plexiglass dividers at community tables to replace the 12” dividers previously in place.
Added plexiglass barriers at the front reception desk.
Posted directional signage throughout the space to create a flow that minimizes physical proximity.
Cleaned and sanitized all carpet and flooring within the space with a CDC compliant disinfectant.
Replaced all HVAC filters with higher quality, MERV-13 filter designed to filter smaller particles.
Cleaned the coils on our HVAC system with COVID compliant disinfectant.
Posted signage throughout the space requiring social distancing and masking as explained above.
Removed tables from our café seating areas to ensure physical distance.
Limited traffic in the kitchen area to one person at a time to ensure physical distance.
Removed seating and closed selected cube workstations to ensure physical distance.
Implemented increased sanitizing procedures throughout the day to ensure cleanliness of common areas including light switches, door handles and works surfaces.
Provided soap, hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes throughout the space for members to utilize.
Installed hand sanitizer stations at the workspace entrances for members to utilize.
Allowed select employees to continue to work from home on a rotating basis to de-densify the space.
Limited overall occupancy in the space by 50% from normal limits.
Increased evening janitorial service with hospital-grade sanitation and cleaning.

We believe that by working together, taking personal responsibility for our actions, and following the recommendations of health authorities, we can provide a safe, comfortable, productive environment for our members to conduct their business.

March 17, 2020

Victory Workspace is committed to taking appropriate steps to insure the health and safety of our members, staff and greater community. As a shared work environment, we understand you may have concerns about coming in to the workspace, so we want to reassure you that we are following the guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and our local Contra Costa Health Services department.

In support of the Contra Costa County Shelter-in-Place order, Victory Workspace and Reliable Receptionist staff will be working from home effective March 17 until further notice, and our doors will remain locked. 24/7 Members may choose to access the space using your KISI access control app. Mailbox only members may email WalnutCreek@VictoryWorkspace.com to request install of our KISI access control app, or follow the instructions posted on the front door to gain access to your mail.

Should you choose to access the space, please follow the general prevention guidelines of the Centers For Disease Control and be mindful of the steps below that Victory Workspace has taken to minimize the chance of infection.

Our front doors will remain locked during business hours to insure only authorized members and guests have access to the workspace. Members may use their KISI app to gain access as usual. Instructions are posted on the front door for mailbox members, non-members and guests to obtain access.
To increase social distance to the recommended level, we have removed chairs from every other workstation within the space insuring adequate room to spread out within the workspace.
We have postponed non-essential Victory Workspace sponsored events until further notice.
Posting signage at our front door and throughout the space requesting those exhibiting symptoms or having recent contact with a high-risk person refrain from entering the space, as well as signage instructing and reminding individuals of best practices for prevention.
There is alcohol-based hand sanitizer available throughout the space including the Reception area, on the printer cabinet and outside the large conference room.
We have added Clorox disinfecting wipes on the printer cabinet for members who wish to wipe down work surfaces throughout the day.
We have recently increased janitorial services, and our staff will continue to follow our daily cleaning protocols and increase our sanitation of doorknobs and handles.
Tissues are available throughout the space, and hand soap is available in both restrooms and at the kitchen sink.
Finally, we will be looking for any members or visitors exhibiting symptoms of infection and taking appropriate steps to address their presence in the space.

We will monitor the progression of the current outbreak in our area, and update here as necessary based on changing conditions.

Most importantly, we request that members or staff who feel ill or have symptoms stay home and do not enter the workspace. Thank you for your cooperation as we work together to limit the spread of this virus.