COVID-19

Recruitment during a time of pandemic has led to a significant shift in the interview and onboarding process leading to the need of a remote recruiting process.

The priority of all businesses should be the well being of employees, along with maintaining a positive work environment.

In the recent budget, U.K. Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a number of initiatives to support business due to the impact of Coronavirus.

Businesses are now focusing on finding a way to remain afloat and retain staff even when trading isn't possible, but bills, rents and payments are still a concern.

With government-mandated restrictions now in place in the U.K. to manage COVID-19, Businesses have very quickly had to adapt how they operate, with many having to make cutbacks, reduce their workforce and make layoffs, both temporary and permanent.

The terms remote working, WFH and flexible working have become the most searched topics by companies and employees alike over the last few weeks, excluding of course, COVID-19 and Coronavirus!

Of the approximately 300,000 Irish people who will be laid off due to Coronavirus, they will suddenly find themselves without a consistent income.

It has been estimated that between 250,000 and 350,000 Irish people will find themselves out of work as a result of Coronavirus. With government mandates, many businesses had to cease trading and close temporarily.

Should an employee or self-employed individual be self-isolating and confined to their home or a medical facility and unable to work, as instructed by the HSE or your GP, you are entitled to Illness Benefit for COVID-19.

For the vast majority, working from home has become the new normal. But this isn't the case for all. In fact, many individuals are still required to attend the workplace.