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Furlough Scheme and Employee Holidays: How Does It Work?

9.3 million employees in the UK have been placed on the government’s furlough scheme since March 2020. And rule changes in July allow a phased return to work.

The scheme has changed over the year and will now run until the end of April 2021.

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Managing Employee Wellbeing During the Coronavirus

Managing Employee Wellbeing During the Coronavirus

Managing employee wellbeing is always important. Right now, though, it’s vital. Many people struggle with the effects lockdown on their personal and work lives. It’s made a lot of us realise how important having a routine can be.

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The Future of Work During Coronavirus

The Future of Work During Coronavirus

Over the last few weeks, the government has lifted restrictions allowing some people to return to work. However, to abide by new social distancing rules and protect employees, businesses need to adapt to the new normal that so many of us have already been implementing in our personal lives.

But what does the future of work look like? What can businesses do to protect their employees?

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The Art of Spinning Plates

Also Known as Working from Home with Kids During a Global Crisis

The Art of Spinning Plates

This is a guest post by the wife of our MD.

What was your vision when the lockdown was first announced and you realised you’d be working from home and educating your child/children? I had an ethereal image of baking cookies; educational arts and crafts; calm and quiet storytime. All of this wholesome, quality learning would then be followed by amazing professional productivity on my part. In other words, I’d be effortlessly spinning all of the plates in my life while working from home with kids.

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What Does the Coronavirus Mean for HR?

What Does the Coronavirus Mean for HR?

There’s no escaping the coronavirus right now. And for businesses, there’s no denying its impact across all industries.

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What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of the Bradford Factor?

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Exploring the advantages and disadvantages of the Bradford Factor reveals its complex role in absence management.

The Bradford Factor is a tool that quantifies the duration and frequency of employee absences, employing a formula to generate a score highlighting patterns that may indicate underlying issues within your workforce.

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What Are the Benefits of Remote Working?

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According to Buffer’s State of Remote Work report, 99% of employees would like the chance to work remotely at least some of the time. For many employees, the ability to work remotely is more important than salary.

But why? What are the benefits of remote work for employees? And what about for you, as their employer? Let’s take a look.

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