Returning to the office is not just for the good of the sandwich shops. It's good for society and good for all of us as a whole. The mass working from home experiment many of us have … [Read more...] about In defence of the workplace
COVID-19: The CJRS Summer extension
CJRS extended to 30 September 2021 Following two previous extensions, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme ('CJRS') was due to close on 30 April 2021. The Chancellor has now announced a further … [Read more...] about COVID-19: The CJRS Summer extension
Heading back to prosperity – A green light for UK office developments
Despite the current climate, office investment and development and planning for office led schemes is burgeoning, as the confidence in at least a partial return to the physical workplace remains. … [Read more...] about Heading back to prosperity – A green light for UK office developments
Africa Investment Conference 2021 – key takeaways
The Africa Investment Conference held on 20th January 2021 highlighted both differences and continuity between the landscape of UK investment into Africa, particularly when compared with the 2020 … [Read more...] about Africa Investment Conference 2021 – key takeaways
Can I make my staff have the vaccine?
Right now, unless you run a care-home or you're the NHS, no. In a few months, maybe. Next question please. Sorry. Endless lockdown, endless January are getting to me. And I thought I'd knocked … [Read more...] about Can I make my staff have the vaccine?
Back to School – or not: the first mass-use of Section 44(1)(d) & (e) Employment Rights Act 1996?
First, full disclosure: I am married to a teacher. I have views about risks to her health and safety. They are not necessarily her views, nor those of her employer, nor my firm. They … [Read more...] about Back to School – or not: the first mass-use of Section 44(1)(d) & (e) Employment Rights Act 1996?