Job retention scheme and furlough – update 2 April
As information around the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and furlough is constantly changing, this post reflects the latest guidance. Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme This is a temporary scheme which is open to all UK employees for at least three months, starting...
Income support for self-employed
The Chancellor announced on Thursday a new package of support for the self-employed. What we know so far: The new scheme will offer a taxable grant worth 80% of average trading profits, capped at a maximum of £2,500 per month for the next three months.The income will...
How to manage staff remotely
Before the Coronavirus, managing employee performance was relatively straightforward as you would be able to see or spend time with them setting objectives and monitoring performance. Now that most staff are working remotely, how do you go about still effectively...
How to look after your team’s mental health
As the Prime Minister has said frequently, these are ‘unprecedented times.’ Never before have we required an entire workforce to work from home, with high levels of uncertainty hanging over them. As an employer, it’s your duty of care to look after your staff – even...