by HR Dept | Nov 4, 2020 | Weekly Blog
Just when we thought the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme was coming to an end, an emergency extension was announced on 31 October. We had already seen the scheme used to place more than nine million people on furlough this summer. Whilst the extension will provide...
by The HR Dept | Oct 19, 2020
Employees, cyber-attacks and data protection As working from home becomes the norm, email has become an even more important method of communication for many UK employees. Email volumes have increased by 34% this year and, inevitably, cybercriminals have smelled an...
by HR Dept | Sep 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
Once reserved for pumpkins and sugar-crazed trick or treaters, 31 October now seems to be getting attention for controversial government deadlines. Last year it was the Brexit cut-off date. This year 31 October marks the end of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. A...
by HR Dept | Aug 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Navigating the complexities of HR and employment law during a pandemic can be a bit like tackling an obstacle course for a busy employer. Keeping up to date with the ever-changing Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme alone requires being on the ball and having one eye...
