No images? Click here Several months on from the onset of the outbreak, so much is still unknown about the long-term impact of coronavirus. A significant number of people who have had Covid-19 are simply not getting better, with around 60,000 people in the UK thought to be experiencing ‘long Covid’. More information can be found on the HMRC website here. Occupational Rehabilitation in the WorkplaceThere is a big and ever-growing role for the expertise of occupational rehabilitation professionals in the workplace, but when is it appropriate to call on such expertise? How do you access it if you don’t have the dedicated expertise in-house? And who’s best placed to help – Occupational Health (OH) or Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)? Top 5 HR trends for 20212020 did not exactly go to plan and the pandemic will certainly influence HR trends going forward, so what will employers focus on embracing in 2021?Updated guidance on FurloughHMRC has updated its guidance to state that employers can (not must) furlough employees whose health has been affected by coronavirus or any other conditions, this includes if they are unable to work from home, or working reduced hours. If you have any questions on any of the above changes, please get in contact with the office: sally.phillips@wardwilliams.co.uk or call 01932 830664. |