The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – A Quick Update!
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – A Quick Update! Looking back to when the government first introduced the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) on the 1st of March, it has been interesting to reflect on the myriad of changes we have seen since that date. When the unprecedented scheme was…
View PostHandling the Headlines in London During COVID-19
At the moment, wherever you look, if you are still looking, the news has confirmed and indeed amplified our biggest fears. Here are a selection of employment related headlines concerning job losses written in May, June and July of this year: May: “6 million fear losing their job” June: “millions…
View PostJerry Maguire Had it Right – How to Make the Most Out of Your Recruitment Agency During COVID-19
Jerry Maguire Had it Right – How to Make the Most Out of Your Recruitment Agency During COVID-19 As we work through 2020, there will be many more candidates seeking work than there are available jobs in London. Here are our top tips for working with your Recruitment Agency during…
View PostReminder – Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Reminder – Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) in the UK which has witnessed millions of people being paid by the government, whilst not being allowed to work, comes to an end on October 31st 2020 – just 3 months from now. From…
View PostUnlocking Lockdown in London – Easier Said Than Done!
Unlocking lockdown in London – easier said than done! It is becoming apparent that it is far easier to “lock down” than it is to “unlock”. The UK’s Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, said earlier this week: “I want people to go back to work as carefully as possible – it’s…
View PostExtension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme On the 1st of March the UK government released the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) and this was when we all learnt the word “furlough” for the first time, a word that has now become a household term. Many employers around the country…
View PostHow Long Until We Reach Prosperity Again?
How long until we reach prosperity again? Since the Great Depression came to an end in March 1933, there have been twelve recessions (around one every seven years) and their average length has been eleven months. The Great Recession (1929 – 1933) lasted for three years and seven months, whilst…
View PostDeciphering the Government’s Advice for a Safe Office Environment During COVID-19
Deciphering the Government’s advice for a safe office environment during COVID-19 Australasian Recruitment Company has been working alongside many of our clients to assist in ensuring that the workplace is safe for the return of our temporary workers. Here are the key takeaways from the government’s advice, which you…
View PostShould I stay or should I go? If your employer asks that you return to work next week or next month, “should I stay at home or should I go in?” is probably the first question which will come to mind. This is hardly surprising given the Government’s conflicting advice…
View PostThe Transition of Working Life Post COVID-19
Unsure how you’ll go back to the office post COVID-19? COVID-19 has changed the way we do, well, almost everything in life. I don’t think you would be alone in wondering how you will adjust to ‘normal’ life during or post COVID-19, including going back to the office after a…
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