{"id":6311,"date":"2020-05-11T08:47:49","date_gmt":"2020-05-11T07:47:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atwdev.co.uk\/basda\/?p=6311"},"modified":"2020-07-24T07:54:05","modified_gmt":"2020-07-24T06:54:05","slug":"things-to-consider-when-returning-to-the-workplace-whilst-covid19-is-still-a-threat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atwdev.co.uk\/basda\/blog\/things-to-consider-when-returning-to-the-workplace-whilst-covid19-is-still-a-threat\/","title":{"rendered":"Top things to consider when returning to the workplace whilst COVID-19 is still a threat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.5&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Great, free aid for any business looking for guidance in this difficult period<\/strong>\u200b<\/h2>\n<p>This <strong><u>free<\/u><\/strong> Guide is available to download <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/atwdev.co.uk\/basda\/top-things-to-consider-when-returning-to-the-workplace-whilst-covid-19-is-still-a-threat\/\">HERE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19 is likely to remain a significant threat and business risk for the remainder of 2020 and possibly beyond. Furthermore, the timing and full detail of Government imposed restrictions being lifted, allowing employees to return to their workplace, are fluid and are likely to be announced and introduced on a phased basis. \u00a0Re-entry into the physical workspace will undoubtedly be challenging for both management and employees. It is therefore prudent for businesses to consider and plan for all scenarios as a priority.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>This straightforward Guide is relevant to businesses of all types and sizes and offers independent \u2018jargon-free\u2019 guidance on the key areas of consideration for businesses when returning to the workplace, whilst COVID-19 remains a threat.\u00a0 It offers practical direction on areas to consider including phased return, adhering to social distancing, health &amp; wellbeing of employees, re-orientation programmes, rebuilding workplace morale and scenario planning.<\/p>\n<p>Kevin Hart, Chairman of BASDA said: &#8220;As government authorities strive to implement business reopening measures, employers are now having to plan to move employees back into the workplace, and probably on a phased basis as COVID-19 restrictions are modified. This is placing an onus and potentially a significant burden and risk on employers to do the right thing as they bring their workforce back (cognisant that the \u2018remote working model\u2019 may be with a number of employees for some time to come).\u00a0 \u00a0We have leveraged our members\u2019 collective insights, as they themselves serve hundreds of thousands of businesses \u2013 sharing matters here from both an employers and employee perspectives, \u2013 addressing current key concerns and considerations in order to bring this free, invaluable reference aid to market for businesses of all shapes and sizes. We anticipate that as Government guidance and restrictions evolve so too will this document, ensuring it is a live and timely guide for those businesses that use it as a reference point.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the suite of Selecting Software Guides click <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/atwdev.co.uk\/basda\/bsg\">HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are not already a member of\u00a0 BASDA and would like more information on how to become one, click\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/atwdev.co.uk\/basda\/members\/#!directory\/map\">HERE<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0for more information on how to join.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Great, free aid for any business looking for guidance in this difficult period\u200b This free Guide is available to download HERE. COVID-19 is likely to remain a significant threat and business risk for the remainder of 2020 and possibly beyond. 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Consequently, the payroll process (and so, solution) must be compliant, easy to manage and fully integrated with HMRC\u2019s systems.\u00a0To help businesses who are seeking a simple, reliable, compliant and flexible payroll software solution, BASDA has leveraged its members\u2019 expertise to deliver this new guide.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\nThis straightforward Guide is applicable to almost all businesses, including advisers such as accountants and bookkeepers, offering independent \u2018jargon-free\u2019 guidance on the key areas of concern for businesses when purchasing a payroll software solution.\r\n\r\nKevin Hart, Chairman of BASDA said: \"If you are (or will be) running payroll within your business, you need a capable and compliant payroll software solution to be assured that you are undertaking all your duties correctly (and effectively).\u00a0 Following the success of our suite of best practice guides on selecting Business Software, we have expanded these to include this valuable, independent and very digestible guide. We have again leveraged our collective knowledge of the subject, addressing key common questions asked by businesses to bring this free, invaluable reference aid to market for businesses of all shapes and sizes needing a little extra impartial help & guidance.\u201d\r\n\r\nFor more information about the suite of Selecting Software Guides click <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/atwdev.co.uk\/basda\/bsg\">HERE<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nIf you are not already a member of\u00a0 BASDA and would like more information on how to become one, click\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/atwdev.co.uk\/basda\/members\/#!directory\/map\">HERE<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0for more information on how to join.","_et_gb_content_width":"","_mo_disable_npp":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[30,122,13,26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6311","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-accountants-in-practice","category-b2b-marketing","category-basda-members","category-business-software"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>BASDA launches top things to consider when returning to workplace covid19<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Top things to consider when returning to the workplace post covid19. 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