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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 …

With the development of new routines, both by ourselves and those that we depend on to provide a service, the operational status of SOHO Commercial has stabilised. However, the necessity for staff to work from home and follow social distancing guidelines means that, despite the emergence of a “new normal”, we expect delays in the shipping of goods to continue. We would like to thank all of our customers for their patience, loyalty and support in recent weeks as we sought solutions that wo …

As part of our continued attempt to keep customers updated on the status of operational services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have provided regular blog posts that detail the impact of the pandemic on our ability to supply goods. However, as the weeks have passed, we’ve noticed that couriers and businesses – ourselves included – have settled into a routine that has lead to the development of an operational status quo. As a result, we have taken the decision to reduce the frequenc …

In 2015, Bill Gates, presented a TED Talk on the implications of a global unpreparedness for the next pandemic. During the talk he stated that “The failure to prepare could allow the next epidemic to be dramatically more devastating then Ebola” (2015). However, Gates’ warning of a lack of preparedness is not new. For decades, science journalism and popular science literature has been littered with articles and publications that warn of the dangers posed by a global pandemic. Writing fo …

We hope that all of our customers had a good Easter break. In a bid to keep you all informed on the current operational status of SOHO Commercial, we present the latest blog post containing all current news regarding communication, shipping and collections. If, upon reading this, you have any questions regarding orders, please contact your sales representative directly or email the central email address at sales@sohocommercial.com Communication All staff are handling calls while work …

As Covid-19 continues to impact the operational functionalities of businesses across the UK, and Easter adds extra delays to the shipping of goods, we feel that it is our duty to ensure all customers have the most up to date information regarding our status. Therefore, we ask that you all continue to read the update below.CommunicationAll staff will continue to handle calls until the close of business today, with lines reopening again on Tuesday 13 April at 9am. Due to the Easter break, we …