Coming Back After COVID-19
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has interrupted many businesses across the country. While it’s unclear how long COVID-19 will continue to affect organisations, many employers are looking to the future of employees returning to work. Echoing the sentiments of...
Post Coronavirus Workplace Preparedness Checklist
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many aspects of the current workplace, and hygiene and cleanliness are key topics when creating post-coronavirus workplace plans. By taking workplace preparedness steps, employers can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect...
When 2 Metres is Not Possible
While the COVID-19 pandemic has changed daily life as we know it, many employees have either continued to go to work or are now among those returning to their duties. The government has continued to advise maintaining a distance of at least 2 metres between employees,...
Best Practices for Laying Up Commercial Vehicles
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, organisations across the UK have halted key business operations in order to follow government guidelines - including stopping all non-essential travel. As a result, many organisations that utilise commercial vehicles for a...
Employers’ Liability Considerations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to be a top-of-mind concern for organisations and individuals across the globe. As COVID-19 becomes increasingly widespread, it’s not only raising fears about the well-being of the general public, but it’s also calling...
Financial Conduct Authority announces it is seeking legal clarity on Business Interruption insurance
The topic of Business Interruption insurance is a complex fast moving one, with different insurance companies adopting different positions. On Friday 1st of May the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced it is seeking legal clarity on business interruption (BI)...
Ergonomics Tips for Working From Home
Ergonomics is defined as the science of fitting a workspace to an individual’s needs. Ergonomics aims to increase efficiency while reducing discomfort and the likelihood of injury. Many factors of ergonomics may be severely lacking in a home environment. For example,...
Site Operating Procedures During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In an effort to help limit the spread of the global coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the UK government has recently issued a variety of restrictions for both citizens and organisations. These restrictions—which are intended to promote social distancing,...
Unoccupied Commercial Property Checklist
In response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, many employers across the UK have had to either temporarily close their business doors or transition to a teleworking programme, leaving their commercial property unoccupied. Download the following...
Common Business Interruption Policy Extensions
Unless they are able to resume operations within five days, an estimated 90% of small businesses fail within a year of experiencing a large-scale disaster, according to financial experts. That’s why it’s crucial for organisations like yours to have business...