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Office Hours

We'll be holding regular office hours to address your questions and gather feedback. Keeping our team members informed and up to speed is very important for a smooth transition.

WHO: IDALS employees in the Des Moines office are invited to stop by during this time. Colin Tadlock, Kelley Reece and Haylee Pontier will be available to visit and answer questions.
WHAT: Move Office Hours
WHERE: 1st Floor Conference Room 
WHY: This is your chance to ask questions and give feedback
WHEN: Every other Thursday, starting October 10 from 3:00-3:30pm

Feel free to drop by during these times or reach out via email if you prefer. Your thoughts and concerns are important to us, and we appreciate your cooperation and engagement as we work through move logistics.


 

Workspace
Will we have shelves in our cubes?

Cube configuration is still TBD, but likely yes.

Can we put post-it notes on monitors?

Yes.

Will we be able to have live plants?

TBD.

Are we keeping our current desk chairs?

Yes. DAS is not providing new office chairs, so we will be bringing existing chairs to the new space.

What are the workspace sizes and wall height?

Generally, offices will be 8x10 for bureau chiefs and 6x8 for everyone else. 

Cubicles are still being designs, but at this point, cube height is roughly the same as existing cubes at Wallace, but the top portion will be glass.

Will I be able to bring my stand desk?

No, because the new cubes at Hoover will all be equipped with electric stand desk capabilities.

What do I do with my old stand desk?

If IDALS purchased your stand desk, it will be placed on GovDeals. 

If you purchased it personally, you should take it home.

What will be the configuration of the different bureaus?

The floor plan is not finalized, but staff will be grouped together by bureau and division.


 

About the move
Who will physically move everything to Hoover?

Iowa Prison Industries (IPI) will be moving everything.

Will DAS provide moving boxes?

Yes.

Can we start putting things in totes? Will the moving team be ok with moving totes?

DAS will provide specific guidance when they are ready for us to begin packing.


 

Storage space in Hoover
Will we have lockable cabinets within the storage area?

TBD


 

Common areas
Will there be a sink in the break room?

Yes