24.4 million could return to work in first phase out of lockdown

UK employers are planning to bring between 30% and 80% of their staff back to the workplace in the first phase out of lockdown, equalling 24.4 million employees?.

Furloughed workers drinking more during lockdown

More than a third (36%) of furloughed workers have been drinking more since lockdown began, a study has revealed.

Two-thirds of employees in pain working from home

Two-thirds (63%) of British homeworkers are in pain as a result of their makeshift home offices, new research by Bupa UK shows.

Quarter of UK workers say their organisation is not supporting them

More than a quarter of UK workers feel their organisation is not adequately supporting their health and wellbeing during the coronavirus pandemic.

Employers should introduce 'four days on, ten days off' rota to avoid virus spread

Employers should introduce a 'four days on, ten days off' work rota to limit contact between staff and prevent the virus from spreading as the population returns to work.

HR responds to COVID-19: DHL Supply Chain

A sense of pride in the DHL brand and the work that it does to keep the country running has been the resounding impact for employees at the delivery supply chain.

UK government set to publish return to work roadmap this week

The UK is poised to begin a phased exit of lockdown measures as experts advise that the population is now ‘past the peak’ of coronavirus infection.

Keeping staff safe when reintroducing them back into the workplace

Bentley Motors has announced that it will bring a limited number of staff back to its Crewe facility on 11 May before resuming full production at the site from 18 May.

REC calls for equal PPE and testing for temporary health and care staff

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has urged the government to provide temporary and locum staff working in the NHS and the care sector with equal access to PPE and coronavirus testing...

Healthcare workers likely to leave the profession after COVID-19 pandemic is over

One in UK five health professionals said COVID-19 has made them more likely to leave the profession.

Self-management and flexible working have never been more important

In the last month or so, the working world has been completely upended for billions of people.

HR warned to look out for signs of domestic violence during remote working

HR leaders have been warned that remote working may see a rise in domestic abuse cases after calls to the National Domestic Abuse helpline saw a 25% increase since the lockdown began.