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Flexible workstations are office spaces designed to be shared by hybrid-remote employees and support either Apple or Window laptops. Connect with IT using the [Flexible Workstations Request Form] to setup a flexible workstation in your department. IT will review your request and help you create a workspace that is equipped to meet the needs of your employees.




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Flexible Workstations Best Practices
  • Coordinate with facilities to ensure that the office furniture is setup to support hybrid-remote employees.
  • Create workstations that are well equipped. Refrain from using old or inferior equipment.
  • Encourage employees to clean the keyboard and mouse at the beginning and end of their usage or to bring their own keyboard and mouse.
  • Provide power adapters at each workstation.
  • Departments with USB-C Macbook users, purchase an extra HDMI video adapters to lend out to employees when they forget their own. Adapters were provided to employees when they received their computer.
  • Encourage employees to use the lockdown kit provided with the laptop to secure the laptop at the workstation. 
  • Use the wired Ethernet connection. Biola’s wireless is very good, but wireless connections are generally more susceptible to interference from other sources and are not as stable or fast as a wired connection
  • Departments can order isopropyl alcohol and wipes, or pre-moistened disinfecting wipes from Central Stores. Ensure that disinfecting wipes are not too wet when cleaning the keyboard.
  • Contact IT if you have monitors, keyboards, or mice that you would like to repurpose towards a flexible workspace.
Workstation Equipment List
Universal Flexible Workstations

Designed to be used by both Apple and Windows laptops. Cost is $500 (approximate). 

EquipmentCost
Windows USB wired keyboard and mouse$25
Mac USB wired keyboard and mouse$35
Laptop stand$20
Dell 24" HDMI Monitor$220
Dell 90-Watt power adapter$70
Apple 96-Watt USB-C power adapter$80
Apple USB-C power cable$20
Apple MagSafe-2 power cable$20
Lockdown AnchorTBD


Windows Flexible Workstations

Designed to be used by Windows laptops. Cost is $350 (approximate). 

EquipmentCost
Windows USB wired keyboard and mouse$25
Laptop stand$20
Dell 24" HDMI monitor$220
Dell 90-Watt power adapter$70
Lockdown AnchorTBD


Apple Flexible Workstations

Designed to be used by Apple laptops. Cost is $400 (approximate). 

EquipmentCost
Mac USB wired keyboard and mouse$35
Laptop stand$20
Dell 24" HDMI Monitor$220
Apple 96-Watt USB-C power adapter$80
Apple USB-C power cable$20
Apple MagSafe-2 power cable$20
Lockdown AnchorTBD