A recent study has found employees are feeling increasingly anxious, working longer hours and taking fewer sick days over a three-month period.
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Furlough Extended Until April 2021: What This Means for Employers
Following an announcement from the government on 5 November 2020 and extra detail on 10 November 2020, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (JRS) – ‘furlough’ – has been extended until 31 March 2021.
What Does the 4-Week Lockdown Mean for Your Business and Employees?
Employers will have to review their plans after it was announced that nation would have a lockdown until 2 December 2020 and that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furlough) will be extended until the end of March 2021.
Managing Flexible Working Requests Correctly
Unless you have decided to change your model to working from home then flexible working requests are likely to become more commonplace if you are asking staff to return to work in the office.
September 2020 Work From Home Guidance Explained
On 22 September 2020, Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation on the latest on the Covid-19 pandemic following a spike in cases across the country. New guidance on working from home has caused confusion for many. Here is a Q&A guide on what it all means.
Furlough Resentment: Managing a Divided Workplace
The furlough scheme has been a lifesaver for many businesses and their staff, but it did involve some difficult decisions and led to some unexpected reactions impacting on team dynamics and morale.
McDonald’s CEO: What’s Your Stance on Romantic Relationships in the Workplace?
The recent high-profile dismissal of McDonald’s Chief Executive in the United States of America for having a consensual relationship with three female colleagues has raised some eyebrows.
How To Deal With Post-Resignation Complaints
We’ve noticed an increase in complaints being made to clients after an employee hands in their resignation notice, sometimes by leaving negative messages on social media platforms. It’s clear we are operating in a more a more litigious culture so employers don’t want to be caught on the back foot. But how should you approach complaints from employees after they resign?
Quarantine When Arriving From Holiday: How Should Employers Respond?
What should employers do about the quarantine rules when employees are arriving back from holiday?