A full return of employees to the office was supposed to have already begun. Despite protective measures being adhered to, rising COVID19 cases have again prompted a delay. Instead, organisations must judge for themselves who can return to their offices. So how should employers approach this development to maximise productivity, ensure safety and overcome resistance to return?
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With offices opening up again, and employees returning to the workplace, there is no shortage of anticipation as the Covid-19 pandemic subsides. While businesses look forward to returning to productivity, for HR Departments, there is also a new priority – employee mental health support. So what can HR do to ensure a happy return for everyone?
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Publishing daily updated statistics relating to COVID-19 cases and deaths is designed to ensure vigilance stays high amidst the coronavirus pandemic. But it can also be an unwelcome reminder to those who have suffered personal loss. So how should HR Departments handle the emotional impact of COVID-19? Are staff entitled to compassionate leave? The impact […]
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It is generally accepted that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world, probably forever. In business, just as in society, common processes are being restructured. In recruitment, for example, the outbreak of the novel coronavirus has forced changes in strategy which are expected to be significant. But how precisely will these changes manifest themselves?
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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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