The ever-changing Covid-19 situation has seen the option to furlough staff extended until the end of July – though it will also be available between August and October with some changes.
The extension is welcome and many businesses here in the two counties can now potentially avoid redundancies if they adapt, through a number of measures.
We have seen good business practice across Herefordshire and Worcestershire and this includes cash strapped businesses relocating, merging or expanding existing workplaces. Homeworking has also become the norm for many and this has also seen firms investing in improved IT equipment and software.
Adapting to client demand has been tricky for many but there are countless examples of how changing working hours, flexible working and even dropping the need for staff uniforms has been beneficial – especially while the ability to travel safely is difficult.
Overall, the majority of businesses are reacting well, being innovative and importantly, listening to their people.
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