The government has announced today that it will significantly increase the generosity and reach of its winter support schemes to ensure livelihoods and jobs across the UK continue to be protected in the difficult months to come, supporting jobs and helping to contain the virus.

We have heard lots over recent months about remote working. However, what about remote leadership?

How can managers and leaders keep people engaged, motivated and working ‘together’ as a team while they are working apart?

Read on to find out our top tips.

Polly from Rathbone HR was delighted to be asked to speak on a panel yesterday evening focused on the workplace of the future as part of the Marlborough College Club Day, which this year was held virtually.

Further to recent government advice, it seems likely that working from home is set to continue for many employees across the country for the remainder of the year at the very least and quite possibly into the start of 2021 as we’re all urged to ‘work from home’ wherever possible.

As an employer, you may be starting to feel that even your most enthusiastic employees are struggling to keep motivated, as working from home for many can be a tricky beast to handle, with the line between home and work life often becoming blurred.

We believe that employee wellness is key to any organisation. So here are our five top tips for your employees to help keep their head in the game whilst working from home;-

Furlough Scheme - Is your business still eligible to claim?

With the terms of the Furlough Scheme changing on a monthly basis it’s important to ensure your business is still eligible to claim. We’ve created this advisory guide to offer a little more information however should you wish to discuss your businesses individual circumstance, we recommend getting in touch to ensure you are fully abiding by compliance rules.

It’s worth taking the time to ensure your business is still eligible to claim as false claimants can face fines, be made to pay the money back as well as face the prospect of legal prosecution if unlawful activity can be proven.