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There can be no denying that 2020 has been a challenging year for many businesses and industries, ourselves included. Since the initial instruction was given by PM Boris Johnson to stay home/work from home if possible, we have had to adapt to a continually evolving marketplace; one that tested our ability to provide the level of service on which we pride ourselves. Without the dedication and adaptability of our staff, and the endless patience of our customers, we would not have successfully navi …

Although there is still much to learn, The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention state that “Current evidence suggests SARS-CoV-2 [the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19] may remain viable for hours to days on surfaces made from a variety of materials” (2020). Therefore, whilst good hand hygiene practice is crucial to stopping the spread, so to are effective surface cleaning methods. With many businesses returning to work, including non-essential retailers, and some schools …

With the UK Government now easing lockdown, and providing guidance regarding the nation’s return to work, many businesses will have begun the process of planning how employees can safely go back to their workplaces while easing anxieties and preventing an increase in the rate of infection. As a result, Rubbermaid Commercial Products Europe has launched the Return to Work Survey, which will help them better understand how to support, and meet the needs of businesses, their customers, staff …

On Sunday 10 May, Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation to detail what he described as “a road map for reopening society” (2020). Within this address, Johnson emphasised that those who were unable to work from home, such as construction workers “should be actively encouraged to go to work” whilst also encouraging people, where possible, to avoid public transport, or wear a face covering while on trains or buses.However, while those who couldn’t work from home returned to their …

With the government set to start outlining our county’s exit strategy from the COVID-19 lockdown, many businesses will need to plan how best to return to a more “normal” form of operation. One of the many things they will need to consider is the impact of the pandemic on its workers. Writing for The Guardian, Robin McKie states that the “grim message” from psychologists is that “many people in Britain are likely to suffer from physical and mental problems for several years after the COV …