2020/21 has firmly rooted health and safety in our day-to-day lives and our cultural consciousness.
The latest HSE statistics reveal some interesting points that highlight the state of health and safety in the UK, between 2020 and 2021 2020/21 has firmly rooted health and safety in our day-to-day lives and our cultural consciousness. However, the latest statistics from the HSE prove we still have a long way to go. Simon […]
Are you confused with the updated Public Health Covid Guidance ?
Read what the latest Public Health guidance means for your business The guidance appears therefore to be quite confusing. On the one hand COVID safety measures are no longer required for the majority of businesses, but on the other the guidance to self-isolate has been significantly widened. This leaves employers in a real bind as […]
Changes to COVID-19 testing in England from 1 April
Symptomatic testing Symptomatic testing in high-risk settings, where infection can spread rapidly among people who may be at higher risk of serious illness, remains important to ensure that COVID-19 is detected as quickly as possible. This is to help minimise the number and impact of outbreaks to protect those who are most vulnerable. Free tests […]
Working Safely through Covid-19 – Updated Advice & Guidance
Businesses and other organisations Businesses and other organisations – Covid Update Employers and businesses have taken significant steps over the pandemic to mitigate the risks of COVID-19 within their settings. The Government has lifted the majority of legal requirements on businesses, and continues to provide ‘Working Safely’ guidance setting out the steps that employers can take to […]
Points of frustration for HR during COVID-19
Points of frustration for HR during COVID-19 XpertHR Survey Results 2021 The response of the HR community to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been to put people first, while also supporting business continuity during exceptional circumstances. It is unsurprising then, that wellbeing tops the priority poll for the profession for the coming year, coupled with […]
Covid-19 Updates for Employers – January 2022
Isolation Period Cut from 10 Days to 7 Days Fully vaccinated Covid sufferers can now cut their 10-day isolation period to seven days, it has been announced. Under new rules, people in England can take two lateral flow tests 24 hours apart on day six and seven of their quarantine. Self-isolation for COVID-19 cases reduced […]
Plan B – Implications for Employers
The Prime Minister has announced that England will move to ‘Plan B’ in response to the rapid rise of cases of the Omicron variant. Do office workers now need to work from home? Anyone who can work from home is being advised to do so from Monday 13 December. The Cabinet Office guidance says that anyone […]
The ‘Pingdemic’
Workers in the food sector to be exempt from self isolation rules Workers in key sectors, and particularly in the food supply chain, will still be allowed to go to work if they have been told to self isolate by NHS test and trace so long as they test negative for coronavirus. The new exemptions, […]
Covid Vaccinations
Are you offering paid leave to your staff for attending Covid Vaccinations? https://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/…/one-in-four-firms…
Working during COVID-19/Coronavirus
Working during COVID-19 (written 7/7/20) During the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses have had to close or have experienced a decrease in productivity. To combat the Coronavirus, certain measures must be put into place for a business to operate safely and for employees to be protected whilst working. Conduct a COVID-19 risk assessment Employers should conduct […]