“No one should work in an environment that hasn’t been made safe.”
Employees willing to quit their job if offices not made COVID-19 ‘safe’
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Nearly a third of offices are reopening so employees can return to work
Still, changes have occurred like an end to hot desking and reducing office visitors.
Kindness, the theme of this Mental Health Awareness Week
Employees believe one lesson we should learn from COVID-19 is to be kinder.
Furlough scheme extended to October and made more flexible
From August, employers will contribute to the 80 per cent.
TUC critical of government’s draft workplace guidance following lockdown
The TUC are calling for “clear guidance”.
Government releases draft of how UK may return to work
Boris Johnson to deliver a “roadmap” on the 10/05/20.
Due to COVID-19, key workers deserve a ‘new deal’
“A voice at work” is part of the new deal.
The top HR stories you may have missed this week
HRreview provides a round-up of the articles in HR news this week.
Government set to release back to work guidance
The Government is still advising office staff to work from home when possible.
House of Lords ‘eye-opening’ report exposes flaws in IR35
“Tax status and employment rights must be aligned.”
House of Lords writes to Treasury with list of IR35 concerns
Lord Forsyth of Drumlean has sent a letter to Jesse Norman of the Treasury.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme where staff can be furloughed now live
Read the top tips for applying to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
Furlough scheme prolonged until end of June
The scheme has been said to cost £10 billion-a-month.
Unemployment to rise faster compared to last three recessions
Young people can be heavily damaged by a long stint of unemployment.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme may cost up to £40bn
A lot more businesses are predicted to take part in this scheme.