So, cards on the table, times are hard. It seems almost everyone you speak to is either furloughed or working reduced hours. The future is unsure. However, there are some predictions we can make.
Well, this is an interesting place we find ourselves in. At the beginning of the year, the majority of us communicated whilst together or via the phone or email.
This is the latest information released by the Government giving further details of the furlough scheme changes. Also included is the details of the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme.
It’s been a busy few weeks with the Government’s announcement of the return back to work and updated guidance to the Coronavirus Job Retention scheme (CJRS) and detailed below are some of the key changes.
In light of the current circumstances we are working in, we are frequently being asked what does the law say in relation to managing home workers and ensuring their safety when using Display Screen Equipment (DSE).
So, the plans are coming to return to work. Finally, we are all seeing some light at the end of the tunnel, but let’s not get too excited just yet.
Mental Health Awareness Week takes place this year beginning on 18th May. In 2020 we will start that week having experienced at least 6 weeks of being in “lockdown”.
Please note that the below is based on best-practice advice. It may be subject to change when official guidance from the government is released. Last updated 11th May 2020.
Consider: Flexible working requests, Work arrangements with staff who have childcare or carer responsibilities, How to support staff who are sick or have relatives who are ill
Consider: Freezing replacement or recruitment of non-critical roles, reducing commitment with outsourced partners, reducing reliance on contractors or temporary workers
