Concerns remain about the countries’ most vulnerable people returning to work following the the end of government’s shielding advice.
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Owing to the pandemic, an estimated 7.5 million UK jobs were put on furlough between 20 April and 10 May 2020. With that figure coming close to almost a quarter of the British population, the government has already started to lift the restrictions which were first imposed at the end of March
HR up and down the country is reintroducing employees back to their workplaces- either physically or a return from furlough. We highlight just a few of the many brilliant initiatives HR is undertaking to make the process as seamless as possible.
Despite the multitude of challenges and disruptions faced by businesses and employees during the COVID-19 outbreak, some businesses, including high-growth companies and scale ups such as our own, have continued to grow, hire and expand
According to the latest ONS data, 3.3 million people in the UK are often or always lonely. Due to lockdown and the social restrictions put in place due to coronavirus, this figure is expected to rise for 2020.
Employers have 90 days to notify HMRC of any accidental claims of coronavirus financial support, following the passing of the 2019-21 Finance Bill last week.
The unemployment rate may reach 9% by the end of the year, according to thinktank EY Item Club, an increase from 3.9% in the month to May.
Not for profit Business Disability Forum has called on government to recommend the use of clear face coverings and help the 12 million people in the UK who are deaf or living with hearing loss.
HR managers believe it will take over a year for their organisations to recover from the impact coronavirus has had on business.
HR is being asked to create a response plan and testing protocol to prepare for a potential second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
As lockdown eases in the UK and the government attempts to restart the economy, preparations are underway to get millions back to work.
