by bespokehr | Jul 22, 2021 | Articles, Coronavirus
Widely reported staff shortages caused by the so-called ‘pingdemic’ are set to continue, despite many industry groups calling on the government to change the guidance. Many employers are concerned about their workforce being told to self-isolate and the inevitable...
by bespokehr | Jul 22, 2021 | Articles, Coronavirus
Many popular holiday destinations are classified as ‘amber’ on the government’s travel traffic light system, with guidance changing frequently. Despite this, holiday makers are still planning on visiting the countries regardless of this classification. So, what does...
by bespokehr | Jun 1, 2021 | Articles, Coronavirus
The Kickstart Scheme aims to create jobs for thousands of young people. It was announced as part of the Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Summer Statement in 2020. It is a £2bn programme designed to fund 6 month work placements for 16 – 24-year olds who receive universal...
by bespokehr | Apr 26, 2021 | Articles, Coronavirus, Workplace
We’ve put together a return to workplace employee survey to help you gauge how your staff are feeling. The current government advice (April 2021) is that: Staff should continue to work from home if they can until lockdown restrictions or social distancing is...
by bespokehr | Apr 7, 2021 | Articles, Coronavirus
Balancing the requirement for a much-needed holiday to avoid burn out against current lockdown restrictions, quarantine and large periods of staff absence is set to be a challenge for employers this summer. Currently people living in the UK are banned from taking...
by bespokehr | Feb 12, 2021 | Articles, Coronavirus
As the vaccination roll out programme continues, it plunges many employers into uncharted territory when it comes to their obligations. Whilst it’s not currently mandatory and unlikely to reach the majority of the workforce yet, employers should plan ahead to consider...
