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Settlement agreements, Redundancies and Covid-19

Settlement agreements, Redundancies and Covid-19 Without a doubt, the Covid-19 crisis is having a significant impact upon many SME businesses and whilst the furlough scheme has provided a safety net...

Why Communicating Regularly With Staff Is So Important In Business

Why Communicating Regularly With Staff Is So Important In Business The last three months has been one huge change. But I must admit, part of me has relished it. It...

HSE Air Con Safety Alert: Is it safe to use Air Con when returning to the workplace?

Is it safe to use Air Con when returning to the workplace? The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have published further information relating to the use of air conditioning and...

Managing Flexible Working Requests Post-Furlough and The Latest on Flexible Furlough Q&A

Managing Flexible Working Requests Post-Furlough and The Latest on Flexible Furlough Q&A All information correct as at 2.30pm, Monday 22nd June 2020 Can I bring staff back sporadically under the...

Flexible Furlough: Template Employer’s Written Agreement now available

Flexible Furlough: Template Employer’s Written Agreement now available From 1 July 2020 the CJRS will be updated to include a “Flexible Furlough” option. This option will allow employers to bring...

How To Help Your Teams Settle Into The First Few Weeks Back at Work

How To Help Your Teams Settle Into The First Few Weeks Back at Work As increasing numbers of businesses begin the return to a ‘COVID secure’ workplace, we’ve pulled together...

Flexible Furlough Scheme

Flexible Furlough Scheme On Friday night at around 10.00pm, HMRC released details of the flexible furlough scheme, which starts on 1 July 2020.  Under this scheme, employees no longer need...

Client Q&A: Chris Bailey, Head of Foundation at Sheffield United F.C. Community Foundation

Client Q&A: Chris Bailey, Head of Foundation at Sheffield United F.C. Community Foundation Sheffield United FC Community Foundation builds links between the club and its community using the appeal of...

What Is the Difference Between a Leader and a Manager? Or Do You Have to Be Both?

What Is the Difference Between a Leader and a Manager? Or Do You Have to Be Both? As business begins to return to some kind of normality, it’ll be crucial...

HM Treasury Update – Furlough and Employees on Family Friendly Leave

HM Treasury Update - Furlough and Employees on Family Friendly Leave  On 9th June, HM Treasury announced that people on paternity and maternity leave who return to work in the...