As we are now nearly post-pandemic (or at least learning to live with it) businesses now have other (and new) challenges to consider. As well as being 2 years post pandemic, the working environment is changing at a very quick pace. On top of that we are faced with rising cost of living and recruitment […]
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The Government has published its plan for “living with Covid-19” in England. The last remaining restrictions, including the legal requirement to self-isolate following a positive Covid-19 test or as an unvaccinated contact of someone with Covid-19, will be dropped. We have summarised the changes below. The rule to self-isolate after a positive coronavirus test has
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Each Winter we normally see an increase in sickness absence due to winter viruses, such as colds and flu. However, this winter COVID may increase that. The Government is already considering implementing a COVID winter strategy which may include face coverings being compulsory in some settings, granting powers to introduce vaccine passports and encouraging people
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If you’re not offering flexible working, you may lose your best staff. It’s estimated that a third of employees may quit their jobs if flexible working is not made permanent after the pandemic. Have you considered the benefits of offering flexible working? This article explores these benefits and also looks at how not offering flexible
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The furlough scheme is due to end on the 30th September 2021, with no signs of any further extension. If you are worried you will not be able to pay your staff from October onwards, what are your options? The scheme has been a blessing; perhaps the only way some businesses could have weathered the
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There is actually a new word now – ‘Pingdemic’. Clearly a play on words with ‘pandemic’. It refers to being notified or ‘pinged’ by the NHS Test and Trace app on your phone. When you are “pinged” by the app, you are advised to self-isolate for 10 days. The notification is sent after the app
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With the Government now announcing a move to Step 4 of the Road Map on the 19th July 2021 and a relaxation on the restrictions, how can employers manage potential challenges and conflict in the workplace? Step 4 of the Government’s Road Map includes an easing of restrictions, such as social distancing, the wearing of
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With the holiday season fast approaching, and with this year being very different, what are the holiday issues that employers may face. As restrictions start to ease, many employees are going to be eager to get away. Some staying in the UK, whilst others may venture overseas on foreign travel. This article considers some of
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Employers are now being faced with various unprecedented challenges. One of those being preparing the workplace for the new normal, especially in situations where staff have been out of the workplace for so long. This article will cover the different aspects of preparing your business for the new normal. What should employers be doing to
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Research indicates that after the pandemic a lot of workers will want to continue to work from home at least some of the time, presenting new opportunities for organisations to establish new ways of working. In addition to this, we have heard about how some high profile companies, including BP, have told office-based staff that
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