6 Measures That May Define The Post-COVID19 Workplace Etiquette

6 Measures That May Define The Post-COVID19 Workplace Etiquette

With work resuming for many of us, companies and their HR departments will already have made the necessary changes to allow for a safe return to office life. But if the much feared COVID-19 second wave is to be prevented, many of these new practices need to be maintained and a new workplace etiquette adopted. So, what new measures are likely to be retained?

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5 Priorities To Consider When Creating Your COVID-19 Response Plan

5 Priorities To Consider When Creating Your COVID-19 Response Plan

After three months of lockdown, the chance to put the frustrations of the pandemic behind us and return to normal is definitely welcome. But that’s not to say the threat from coronavirus is gone. To protect against this threat, HR Departments are required to devise a COVID-19 Response Plan. But what are the key priorities to consider when drawing it up?

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COVID-19: Why Employee Mental Health Should Be Addressed Too

COVID-19: Why Employee Mental Health Should Be Addressed Too

The benefits of remote working have been promoted for some time now, but few would have thought a global pandemic, like the COVID-19 crisis, would be the impetus that pushed working from home so far forward. However, with the adoption of such new ways has come new challenges, with HR Departments now needing to pay attention to employee mental health more than ever.

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How Are Employee Leave Entitlements Affected In The COVID-19 Pandemic

How Are Employee Leave Entitlements Affected In The COVID-19 Pandemic

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has been a game-changer for businesses. Lockdown restrictions have seen many people now remote working, but for those at home but unable to work questions persist. Among them, how are employee leave entitlements impacted? And can employers request employee leave be taken?

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4 Ways COVID-19 Is Expected To Change The Office Environment After The Lockdown Lifts

4 Ways COVID-19 Is Expected To Change The Office Environment After The Lockdown Lifts

Offices are largely empty these days, with employees staying at home and only essential personnel making the trek to work. But while companies are hoping that the return to normal will come soon, the likelihood is that the office environment will be forced to change after the COVID-19 crisis lifts.

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How Your Working Environment Can Stay COVID-19 Clean

How Your Working Environment Can Stay COVID-19 Clean

It has already been more than 100 days since the coronavirus outbreak that has impacted everyone’s personal and work life. While most businesses have closed, others have remained open, manned by essential operational staff only. It’s important these workplaces maintain best practices to ensure the working environment stays COVID-19 clean. So, what does that mean? Read our blog for measures to maximise safety in the workplace during the Covid-19 crisis.

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Is This The Opportunity To Boost Sustainability In Your Workplace?

Is This The Opportunity To Boost Sustainability In Your Workplace?

With the Coronavirus continuing to ravage normal working conditions, there is already a lot for HR Departments to busy themselves with. But could sparsely populated offices offer the opportunity to create a better working environment? There is still the fight against Climate Change and establishing environmental sustainability in the workplace would be a fresh beginning.

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Is Time Up For Diversity And Inclusion? Is Balance And Belonging Now In?

Is Time Up For Diversity And Inclusion? Is Balance And Belonging Now In?

It might not seem obvious that elements like developing balance in the workplace and a sense of belonging amongst employees can be an adequate replacement for building diversity. But diversity and inclusion are not without their problems, and for some, time is finally up for it. For Balance and Belonging, however, it has arrived.

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