This is traditionally the time of year when preparations are well underway for the annual Christmas festivities. Whether it is the Christmas party, gift and bonuses for staff or a workplace shutdown, excitement is normally mounting about the planned activities. Coronavirus has clearly put a significant dent in the normal Christmas proceedings but there are…
Given the recent UK Lockdown, and the reluctance of any business to shut their doors unless they are legally required to do so, it is clear that the COVID-19 environment has moved on from the early months of 2020. Although many companies are facing an uncertain future they are still doing everything they can to…
The last 7 months in the eye of the Coronavirus storm has exposed many things to us; some we didn’t want to know (how quickly the human hair can grow without a cut) and some we did (how relatively easy it is to run a business remotely). One of the areas that has had little…
Further to the Government’s announcement on 22nd October 2020 about the changes to the Job Support Scheme we have updated our advice accordingly. The Job Support Scheme (JSS) will continue on from the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) as a way to help businesses retain staff and avoid redundancies, whether they have a reduced demand…
The Government’s new initiative to support businesses through the Coronavirus pandemic was launched a week ago. The Job Support Scheme will continue on from the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) as a way to help businesses retain staff and avoid redundancies, while the effects of lockdown and economic downturn continue to bite. The Job Support…
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During the COVID-19 pandemic our working practices have changed considerably and none so obviously as our contact with people and equipment in the workplace. Employers are having to think creatively about how their staff interact with each other and how the business can operate with a minimum of shared equipment. One vital area of consideration…
From July the Furlough scheme will move into Phase 2 with a number of significant changes to employers and employees. Download our simple guide on all the changes so you can be sure you have the most up to date information. Remember: this guide is a general overview of the changes. For advice on specific…
Want to know how to ensure your staff are safe while working from home? We have put together a 12-page Guidance document with helpful advice on all the areas of health and safety that employers need to consider for home-working employees. There is also an essential Display Screen Equipment Checklist and Assessment form that can…
The Peopletime Health and Safety Officers have compiled must-have guidance documents to support companies re-start their businesses while managing the ongoing risk of COVID-19. The guidance includes:
