COVID-19: Return to Work Ready
Following months of disruption, the UK lockdown is slowly beginning to ease and businesses now need to ensure that they are sufficiently prepared to reopen ‘COVID-ready’.
We have supported a number of businesses throughout the pandemic, assisting both with the immediate response and with readiness to return. It will be critical to the successful return for businesses that they are compliant with government standards, and we are here to support you as you do so.
In our "Return to Work Ready" flyer (which you can download below) we have set out below the range of areas you will need to consider, to ensure you and your employees return to work safely. If you would like to discuss any specific issues further, we would be delighted to offer you a complimentary 30-minute consultation. Please contact Michael Powner or your usual Charles Russell Speechlys contact for more information.
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