Although many people with COVID-19 recover within weeks, some people continue to suffer symptoms that can last months afterwards or may experience new or recurring symptoms later – known as a condition called ‘long Covid’. This can affect anyone that catches the virus... Read more
With Covid still making headlines as well as other illnesses circulating, it may not surprise you to read that sickness absence rates are at their highest levels in a decade. This equates to the average employee being off sick for more than seven days a year, costing... Read more
Boris Johnson has confirmed that all legal restrictions on Covid will come to an end in England on 24th February. This means that individuals who test positive for Covid-19 will no longer be legally required to self-isolate. For now, individuals who test positive will... Read more
Two years since self-isolation rules were first introduced to stem the spread of the Covid-19, the government has announced that the legal requirement for people who test positive for Covid to self-isolate will end on 24th March – and potentially a month sooner if... Read more
Have we adapted to new ways of working post-pandemic, and are we reaping the full benefits for our businesses and teams? The pandemic introduced considerable uncertainty and volatility for all businesses. HR leaders had to quickly switch their focus to determine the... Read more
Employment tribunals have been deciding Covid-related cases throughout 2021. In an article this week, Personnel Today looked at 10 key first-instance rulings related to the pandemic. From an employee refusing to attend work due to safe working concerns through to... Read more
